Starting problem
Discussion
I've been having trouble starting my 1.8 mk1 recently and now its finally stopped starting all together....
I ran the battery down after leaving the side lights on and although the battery charged up ok, the car seems to struggle to start - almost as it there isn't enough oooomph in the battery to crank the starter motor fast enough.
The starter moter turns over slowly and then enventually goes fast enough to fire the engine. Problem is the other day it wouldn't fire at all. I tried attaching jump leads to test if it was the battery but still same problem.
This is all very upsetting especially given the recent snow as i've missed out on a lot of fun!
Is the starter moter knackered and how hard are they to fit and how expensive?
Any help / advice appreciated.
I ran the battery down after leaving the side lights on and although the battery charged up ok, the car seems to struggle to start - almost as it there isn't enough oooomph in the battery to crank the starter motor fast enough.
The starter moter turns over slowly and then enventually goes fast enough to fire the engine. Problem is the other day it wouldn't fire at all. I tried attaching jump leads to test if it was the battery but still same problem.
This is all very upsetting especially given the recent snow as i've missed out on a lot of fun!
Is the starter moter knackered and how hard are they to fit and how expensive?
Any help / advice appreciated.
No, don't get an acid battery. They are cheaper but they vent into the boot and cause corrosion. On top of that a glass-mat/gel battery like the one MX5Parts sell has a much higher cranking power and will give better starting and also better running as you will get a better spark. Mazda fitted gel batteries for a very good reason!
I agree about not using acid batteries.
My car came with one - there is a lot of corrosion on the boot (sort of white dusty stuff) and it doesn't fit properly.
As a result of it moving around the earth strap broke 10 days ago leaving me stranded in the rain
Westco one on MX5parts is going to replace mine when I have means to store/condition the old one for emergencies.
My car came with one - there is a lot of corrosion on the boot (sort of white dusty stuff) and it doesn't fit properly.
As a result of it moving around the earth strap broke 10 days ago leaving me stranded in the rain
Westco one on MX5parts is going to replace mine when I have means to store/condition the old one for emergencies.
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