Starting Problems
Discussion
Has anybody experienced / thoughts 
of the following problems when starting my Wedge (350i):
When you turn the key, you get a really slow/struggling attempt to start, it sounds (do not ask for description!!)as if the starter is trying to overcome a pressure build up?
This appears an intermittant fault, on some occasions it just clicks/or dead, others it starts without any problems at all.
I have had a new starter fitted, to cure the problems this worked for a short (2 Weeks) while without problem and there is a new battery fitted.
The old starter upon removal had a section missing and the end bearing was broken up and missing
Any thoughts greatfully received, Im just
of the following problems when starting my Wedge (350i): When you turn the key, you get a really slow/struggling attempt to start, it sounds (do not ask for description!!)as if the starter is trying to overcome a pressure build up?
This appears an intermittant fault, on some occasions it just clicks/or dead, others it starts without any problems at all.
I have had a new starter fitted, to cure the problems this worked for a short (2 Weeks) while without problem and there is a new battery fitted.
The old starter upon removal had a section missing and the end bearing was broken up and missing
Any thoughts greatfully received, Im just
Well just been out all connection appear to be well made, battery is fully charged, appears alternator doing its job.
Went to restart car and nothing, just the hum of the fuel system pressurising (at least thats what I think it is)
Its been dry here and all apears clear of any signs of dampness. Car is not hot/ but has been used last at 17:30ish.
>> Edited by blackpoolwedge on Thursday 20th June 20:03
Went to restart car and nothing, just the hum of the fuel system pressurising (at least thats what I think it is)
Its been dry here and all apears clear of any signs of dampness. Car is not hot/ but has been used last at 17:30ish.
>> Edited by blackpoolwedge on Thursday 20th June 20:03
Put a volt meter accross the battery when the engine is running, 13.5-14 volts. May need to up the revs ever so slightly. 12.5 is at rest. Also is your ignition light working? Sometimes they are in the circuit that tells the alternator to work, but if the correct voltage is there whislt running then not the problem
Is the starter solenoid (on the side of the motor) clicking when ignition is switched on - the "click" is the starter pinion moving forward. If so then either the new motor is duff (not an unheard of problem!) or not enough power.
If its not then it could still be the new motor (sticking solenoid)but you need to check the wiring to the motor from the ignition switch and the switch itself. Good Luck.
PS. Good descrption of the starter circuit in the Wedge Bible........
If its not then it could still be the new motor (sticking solenoid)but you need to check the wiring to the motor from the ignition switch and the switch itself. Good Luck.
PS. Good descrption of the starter circuit in the Wedge Bible........
, Just returned from a weekend at Castle Combe sadly without the wedge
with Starter Motor No 2 fitted, Fingers crossed this one lasts more than 14 days
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