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Starting problem

Postby iansjoey » Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:03 pm

Hello everyone
I have an odd one my van used too start when key turned straight away
However it’s decided too delay this by 2-3 seconds as in turn the key it has a little think about it then decides ok let’s start it has also decided not too start at all some times
Brand new battery only 1 fitted under the seat I’ve swapped relays around in engine fuse box have ignition switch on order could it be the starter motor that’s failing
If anybody has had this or similar problem would they share how they resolved it please
Many thanks in advance Ian
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Re: Starting problem

Postby metalworker0 » Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:34 pm

same problem here ..and the solution on last post

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=230955

all the best.mark
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Re: Starting problem

Postby knobby1 » Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:15 pm

iansjoey wrote:Hello everyone
I have an odd one my van used too start when key turned straight away
However it’s decided too delay this by 2-3 seconds as in turn the key it has a little think about it then decides ok let’s start it has also decided not too start at all some times
Brand new battery only 1 fitted under the seat I’ve swapped relays around in engine fuse box have ignition switch on order could it be the starter motor that’s failing
If anybody has had this or similar problem would they share how they resolved it please
Many thanks in advance Ian


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