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I have had troubles starting my car for the last 12months, problem is when it cranks it sounds like a flat battery but after a few tries it will fire up, my dad's EL wagon has the same problem, he changed the starter motor thinking it was the problem but it still occurs. any leads??
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Age: 41 Posts: 638 Joined: 6th Nov 2004 Ride: 1994 Ford EF Fairmont Ghia Sedan Location: Melbourne |
it is something to do with the spark. Could be the leads, plugs or the coil pack might be on its way out
EDIT: oops just noticed EL. Maybe the dizzy or the shaft
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A flat battery tends to sound like a relay clicking quickly. Does it sound like this? I would look at the relay and check how strong your ground wires are to the block and chassis.
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slightly over advanced ignition timing can do this aswell,
how old is the battery, check the battery earth and starter power cable are tight, has it done it since the new engine?? |
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yeah troyman since new engine went in. will check earthing today may require attention, battery is old now around 4-5yrs but holds charge, was looking at replacing it anyhow as a starting point as i suspected its not coping under starting load. thanks
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