Slow crank on my Jazz

Slow crank on my Jazz

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coldclimate

Original Poster:

49 posts

129 months

Wednesday 30th June 2021
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Hey gang,
In the last month my 2011 Jazz has started being very slow to crank every so often. Battery seems fine (I stuck it on the charger/conditioner over the weekend). It doesn't do it if it's been out and about, only first thing i the day. Here's a video of it being a prick this morning https://photos.app.goo.gl/QTMjg2Nb8j8RCoHdA

The only thing that's changed recently is the rear parking sensors were replaced after somebody rearended it (and drove off!)


liner33

10,779 posts

209 months

Wednesday 30th June 2021
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Make sure battery connections are tight and check the condition of the earthing straps

steveo3002

10,664 posts

181 months

Wednesday 30th June 2021
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very much looks like a flat battery...have you done anything to confirm its charged? might just have died

coldclimate

Original Poster:

49 posts

129 months

Sunday 4th July 2021
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Minor update - looks like it might have been fuel!
It was taking longer and longer to turn over though the week, but I was down to a quarter of a tank, so I filled it with something premium. The next couple of days it took less and less time to catch and this morning it went first time, despite having stood over night.

steveo3002

10,664 posts

181 months

Sunday 4th July 2021
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should crank the same with a tank full of water or treacle ....wasnt that

coldclimate

Original Poster:

49 posts

129 months

Tuesday 20th July 2021
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Knackered battery, wouldn't hold a charge, replaced, all sorted. Frustrating, because it's only 9 months old.

liner33

10,779 posts

209 months

Tuesday 20th July 2021
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Should be warranted then

bearman68

4,795 posts

139 months

Tuesday 20th July 2021
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How did the new fuel knacker the battery? Confused....confused