toopy
Club Member
Starting the car earlier, it acted like the battery was flat, i tried a couple of times, but it wouldn't go.
Charged the battery for a couple of hours, as although the meter said 12v, it seemed the obvious problem.
Starter still slow, would start to turn, but then stop, i persevered a few more times, and it sprung into life and the engine fired!
For as long as i can remember, the starter has always been the same, I.E. it churns a couple of times as if the battery is low, but then seems to gather it's thoughts and spins normally, and the engine then fires no problem.
Up until today i just assumed it was a quirk of this particular motor and I haven't been phased by it, as the car has always started no problem, even after a 6 month winter lay up each year!
It would appear now though the time has come, to source a new or good used replacement.
Anyone else experienced similar, as it is a bit odd?
Charged the battery for a couple of hours, as although the meter said 12v, it seemed the obvious problem.
Starter still slow, would start to turn, but then stop, i persevered a few more times, and it sprung into life and the engine fired!
For as long as i can remember, the starter has always been the same, I.E. it churns a couple of times as if the battery is low, but then seems to gather it's thoughts and spins normally, and the engine then fires no problem.
Up until today i just assumed it was a quirk of this particular motor and I haven't been phased by it, as the car has always started no problem, even after a 6 month winter lay up each year!
It would appear now though the time has come, to source a new or good used replacement.
Anyone else experienced similar, as it is a bit odd?