Starting when warm
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HisNibsToo

Original Poster:

35 posts

223 months

Tuesday 24th November 2009
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From cold I have no problem starting my Sagaris. However once warmed up the starter motor struggles to turn over the engine. Is this potentially a poor negative connection or something else. Does anyone know where the problem might be if it is an loose connection?

stimshady

1,323 posts

216 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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Mine used to refuse to start completely once hot, i had to let her cool down for a good hour and a half before she kicked in (conveniently this used to happen in underground car parks!!)

There are a number of possibilities for this i believe: bad earth, low battery or faulty starter motor to name a few.

i had my started upgraded to the new type and had no problems ever since.

Zippee

14,125 posts

263 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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Sounds like it could be your starter motor - hot start is a well known problem with the RV8 cars and I'm guessing it's a similar issue on the S6. Something to do with insufficient amps when warm and the motor sticking I think - though I'm in no way technically gifted.
My T350 often turns over slowly with a loud thunk when really hot and is on my to do list in the new year!

HisNibsToo

Original Poster:

35 posts

223 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Thanks for the input guys, went over all the earths last night.
Found the connections loose on the earth post behind the Battery.
Will find out today if that has solved the problem.
Regards
P