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Sep 12th, 2021, 08:49 | #1 |
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Sluggish starter motor.
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Starting from cold my starter motor would be best described as sluggish, but it’s also the same (maybe a little worse) when hot. Anything in the middle and it hammers over and starts instantly. Also, I’ve found that if I let it turn over three or four times from cold, then switch off and then try again, it turns over faster and starts easier. Outside temperature seems to have no bearing on the issue. It’s a 2.4D. Cheers. |
Sep 12th, 2021, 09:40 | #2 | |
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Then what is the voltage across the starter when it is sluggish ? the fault has to be diagnosed with tests like this , it could be battery , starter motor or the heavy cable connections ...
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Sep 12th, 2021, 12:24 | #3 | |
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Just wanted to see if there’s an obvious issue, before I hand it to my mate. He’s in holiday at the minute, otherwise I’d ask him about it. I don’t bother people with work issues when they’re away trying to enjoy themselves. Thanks for the reply. 👍 |
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Just not had chance to take it to my mate, but another mate next to where I work put his tester on the battery today and that tested ok (the green light is also showing on the battery) He got me to start it and the alternator is charging just fine. He thinks it’s probably starter motor, but I’m wondering whether to try secondary earths first. Connections appear perfectly ok, in fact no signs of corrosion at all. I don’t mind chucking another starter on it, as they aren’t that expensive and it would rule another thing out. Last edited by concrete; Oct 24th, 2021 at 01:14. |
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One question though, how was the alternator tested and what were the results?
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