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Offline sillygilly

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Intermittent starting problem
« on: 06 February 2010, 12:43 »
I have a J plate Mkii that sometimes refuses to start. It doesn't turn over or do anything .
I am not sure if it has a loose wire somewhere but sometimes I rummage around it then starts. The battery connection is ok as far as I am aware.
Can anyone help ?

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Offline johnson6672

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Re: Intermittent starting problem
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2010, 12:46 »
Possible ignition switch, i guess if you wiggle and play with the key it will start.
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Re: Intermittent starting problem
« Reply #2 on: 06 February 2010, 12:50 »
I had this exact problem and it turned out to be the starter motor was knackered,next time it does it get someone to sit n the car with the key turned then gently tap the starter with a hammer,chances are it'll burst into life. :smiley:
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Offline walchy01

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Re: Intermittent starting problem
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2010, 13:29 »
Starter motor fault, just changed mine due to exactly the same problem.
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