Another non-start fault.
Another non-start fault.
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clarkmagpie

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3,700 posts

224 months

Wednesday 21st April 2010
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It's beginning to drive me a bit crazy frown

After a few weeks sorting out the previous starting fault, a different starting fault has developed.

Started 1st turn of the key yesterday, tried reversing up a hill and stalled.
Tried to re-start and it wouldnt attempt to fire up or turn over.
I'm sure i can hear the fuel pump primimg (well i think thats what it is!)
Anyway thought sod it and left it for the night.
Came to it today after work and it still wouldn't try and start.
Lights/windows etc all work.
I tried to jump start it anyway and first turn of the key when both leads were attached it burst into life.

Took it on a 30 mile run out and behaved perfectly.

Stopped at home and tried to re-start striaght away and again, nothing.

Damn and bugger.

Any idea's?
Is it my starter motor knackered or something entirely different?

Any help greatly appreciated smile

Thanks.

Johno

8,593 posts

311 months

Wednesday 21st April 2010
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Your battery is knackered, won't hold a charge and needs the kick of the charger to get it to life.

You may want to check your alternator output to make sure that's not at the heart of the issue.

paulathome

686 posts

247 months

Wednesday 21st April 2010
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100 Amp fuse may have failed stopping your battery charging.
Paul.

clarkmagpie

Original Poster:

3,700 posts

224 months

Thursday 22nd April 2010
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Any other ideas?
Its one thing after another at the moment frown