3G: Dont turn over at start-up

Post by **Donald** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:51 pm

You read my mind merc

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:52 pm

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:00 pm

you two must have something going on, reveal all, bloody glad nitin et. al. haven't joined in gay bstrds.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:02 pm

nothing going on just obviously think alike

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:02 pm

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:10 pm

closet queens! nitin and ratty must be tucked up in bed.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:06 am

Wait......Nitin and i were just acting out that Pulp Fiction scene.

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:21 am

Oh dear, you've clocked us, duck! Nitin's on his way!!!

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:33 am

Hang on guys... The way I read the first post, it sounds like the engine isn't turning over (i.e. starter motor not operating), rather than it is turning over but not firing.
is that right Wayne?

If so, that has nothing to do with the main relay? That's either the starter motor, battery terminals/engine grounds, or ignition switch.

Next time it doesn't start Wayne, give the starter motor a really good whack (or 2) with a big heavy spanner. Could be short/sticking brushes or a sticking solenoid.

Unless I've read the op wrong and everyone else has read it correctly, of course...

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:42 am

mercutio wrote:well I am pretty good at the heavy stuff but my hands are a little big for the finesse stuff they don't fit well into cramped spaces in the engine bay or interior

I've always wondered how you get into your car actually...

wurlycorner wrote:Hang on guys... The way I read the first post, it sounds like the engine isn't turning over (i.e. starter motor not operating), rather than it is turning over but not firing.
is that right Wayne?

If so, that has nothing to do with the main relay? That's either the starter motor, battery terminals/engine grounds, or ignition switch.

Next time it doesn't start Wayne, give the starter motor a really good whack (or 2) with a big heavy spanner. Could be short/sticking brushes or a sticking solenoid.

Unless I've read the op wrong and everyone else has read it correctly, of course...

That's a good point Iain. I just took it as it wasn't firing, but you're right. Need to confirm Wayne.