Slow starter cranking once engine warmed up. Why ?

[mongo3528]

Hi guys, does anybody have ideas as to why my starter turns my engine over slowly once its hot.. but is fine when its cold? i fitted the "hotstart" mod.. but i dont think i have that problem, as it hasnt yet not started at all.. it just always sounds like it might not start.. but it always has.. so far ! Would this be a starter motor fault or to do with the cables? I did relocate the battery to the boot last winter but it was the same when the batt was in the footwell.

[mongo3528]

the exhaust pipes are as near to the starter as they are on any chim i guess.. The starter is only a few years old i believe.

[mongo3528]

thanks guys , the earth strap is fine. So the "hotstart" problem isnt just where the starter doesnt turn the engine when hot, it also can cause slow cranking ?

[mongo3528]

Thanks for that idea, il give that a go 1st then

[mongo3528]

Hi again , ive fitted a new earth from chassis to engine and the problem is cured, so a big thank you for your assistance, much appreciated !

[mongo3528]

ha ha , i know , id lived with it since may.. but it hadnt let me down , just always sounded like it might do ! Guess the cables ability to take current degrades over time with the intense heat in that area.

[mongo3528]

ha ha , i know , id lived with it since may.. but it hadnt let me down , just always sounded like it might do ! Guess the cables ability to take current degrades over time with the intense heat in that area.