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 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:38 pm |
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Location: Cardiff, South Wales
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Passed few days car has been having problems starting....its hard to explain, it will start first time, but takes ages to finally start....im thinking maybe battery on its way out.
Any ideas?? x
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:42 pm |
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so you mean it cranking over but it takes ages to start the engine?
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:46 pm |
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Ye thats it, takes ages x
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:20 pm |
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Location: ramsgate
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might need a new starter motor
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:25 pm |
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That was my second thought, but I was hoping it was the cheaper option first. Any ideas how I would know which one is on its way out?? x
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:32 pm |
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what do you mean by which one?
there's only one starter motor.
but there not to expensive really, can get new ones from 30-50 quid on ebay.
can probably get a second hand one for cheaper, if anyone's breaking up there 206 to sell.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:34 pm |
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I meant for motor and battery, hoping it was the cheapest one thats on its way out.
Would a starter motor be easy to fit tho?? x
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:36 pm |
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Get the battery tested. If it's ok, then it'll be the starter motor or maybe even the spark plugs if it hasn't been serviced in ages.
If you need a starter motor, I have one that you can have and can drop it off either tomorrow or friday after work as I pass you anyway.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:38 pm |
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well a decent new battery would probably cost more than a starter motor to be honest, but from what you've said. i dont think it's the battery.
and i couldn't say about changing it, i've never done it. wouldn't think it's to hard of a job. but wouldn't take my word for it lol.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:39 pm |
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Where can I get the battery tested very cheaply? xx
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:39 pm |
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Most garages or halfords will do it for free
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:40 pm |
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well a decent new battery would probably cost more than a starter motor to be honest, but from what you've said. i dont think it's the battery.
and i couldn't say about changing it, i've never done it. wouldn't think it's to hard of a job. but wouldn't take my word for it lol. |
Too late, ive taken your word for it now lol, if i try and fit one and its hard to do i will be cursing u lol x
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:44 pm |
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I will get the battery tested first then I think, will go to ASK on weekend and get them to do it, if its not that, save that starter motor for me Lee x
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:46 pm |
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haha, well let's just hope it's an easy job and it actually sorts the problem!
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:47 pm |
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It's been in the shed since I fetched you them legs 
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