Author Topic: Not starting!  (Read 1998 times)

Leon R

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Re: Not starting!
« Reply #10 on: 09 April 2008, 18:42 »
Ignition switch. £10.

Mine had a problem, after a drive it would refuse to start - as in it would not turn over. So check all your starter wiring and check the contacts on the starter as they get rusty.

Mine was cured by the new ignition switch, its a bit fiddly to change but there are some guides on the forums.

Offline Mk2Kezza

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Re: Not starting!
« Reply #11 on: 09 April 2008, 19:43 »
Well i've just come back from Tesco - this time in my car!

Not that I want to sound like a numpty but -  got the multitmeter out to check the contact on the starter. A bit loose. Put it back on securely and it started!!!!! I am a mong.

At least I can go out and get a new alarm system installed now, as was I eventually going to do!

Thanks for the help guys :cool:

<br />Almost finished.....

Offline wopdat

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Re: Not starting!
« Reply #12 on: 10 April 2008, 12:21 »
My guess would be the ignition switch or a sticky starter motor. :undecided:

Try cleaning the contacts on the starter and battery terminals, earth etc.

A process or trail & error i'm afraid.  :sad:

Offline cняis

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Re: Not starting!
« Reply #13 on: 10 April 2008, 14:56 »
had same problem with mine.

look down onto the starter motor. clean up/repair the connector which plugs onto the spade terminal on the starter motor. its the thin wire.

you might get away with wiggling it from time to time, but best get a new spade plug on the wire.


I don't think a semi will give the same results