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26th October 2019, 15:30 | #1 |
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Starter or battery?
Since last week there’s been a delay when i turn the key & the car actually cranks. I turn it , nothing happens for 3 seconds and then it starts and drives fine. Last week this happened 3 times , today it has happened multiple times & the battery light flickers but then also disappears. I also get a low battery sign but that also dissapears, this means that the battery dips below 11v but then goes back up.
Ive been searching and some people say its the battery others say its the starter, has anyone else have this experience? |
26th October 2019, 15:45 | #2 |
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Try cleaning the spade terminal on the starter and see if it improves.
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For my money thats the starter getting worse until eventually it wont start at all, you can always test your battery with a meter when it is running.
You can buy the repair kit for the diesel starter quite cheaply no need for a new starter
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However, just to be sure, I recommend that you first attach a smart charger to your battery and leave it connected for at least 24 hours, preferably longer. Diesel engines are hard on batteries. Simon
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Purchase your self a set of these below, spend a nice hour removing the starter and fit them & trouble will be over https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-0...1/251755645921 I did once have a nice how to but PB ruined it https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227316
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update: It's most likely the starter motor contacts. I have ordered the repair kit
I checked the battery voltage just to be sure and it is also slowly on its way out, I think. However, I am very certain this isn't something new for my battery. The voltage before starting the car is only 8.9v, when it starts it drops down to 6v and then it goes back up to 12 - 12.6v. So the alternator is doing its job, however I think i'll need a new battery when winter returns. However I am still certain that the problem here is the starter motor because when I turn the key there's a flew clicks and then the car starts & drives fine. |
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Those voltages bouncing up and down tell you this. It probably hasn't been charging properly either. The car goes well with the engine running because it's running off the alternator.--- Go for the cheap option before spending your hard earned cash.--- |
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Disconnect and clean with a fine wire brush charge the battery fully, reconnect and cover posts with thin layer of petroleum jelly. See what happens now. |
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