Vandella
30-06-2014, 08:57
Hey Chaps,
After months being sorn had my car back on the road at the weekend for a trip over to goodwood.. the thought of driving her again and through lovely weather had me excited enough.. so comes to Thursday evening before my journey to the mrs.. get in, turn the key and nout.. all lights etc come on, fuel pump does its whir and then just doesn't turn over.. so on the phone to me mechanic for a booster.. thinking the batt needs just needs a kick up the bum.. starts first go with the booster attached.. the drive of about 50 ish miles was fine.. took it slow and gentle to work her back in.... thinking yeah that nice drive will soon charge the battery and have no more problems..
Friday morning starts no problems, gets to goodwood and had a wicked day, was like being a little kid again!! when we went to leave however.. the car did the non starting bit again.. lights and radio, dials etc all on and fine.. a good brightness.. now thought it may be the battery shitting itself and dying.. but after a few goes it starts... so we rush to get home.. suffice to say Im getting frustrated after waiting so long to drive her and then this..
next day.. try to start it.. same again.. nothing, nada, nil, fook all.. lights and all come on.. went and bought a battery booster from halfrauds to hopefully save the day.. and also as I don't have anything like this at home.. I thought itd be a worthwhile investment.. comes with a air compressor and usb charger built in!! and two lights!!
anyway.. got fed and left the car till yesterday to when I came home.. I tried and nothing.. then thought of the starter motor.. don't know why this didn't cross my mind.. so put it in gear and gave it a little rock.. boom, starts first go.. so putting this problem down to starter motor.. any opinions?
next question will be.. is it worth getting a new starter motor? I don't mind paying for a new one but if a second hand one will work then id like to save pennies when and where possible.. whats the thoughts?
Cheers guys..
After months being sorn had my car back on the road at the weekend for a trip over to goodwood.. the thought of driving her again and through lovely weather had me excited enough.. so comes to Thursday evening before my journey to the mrs.. get in, turn the key and nout.. all lights etc come on, fuel pump does its whir and then just doesn't turn over.. so on the phone to me mechanic for a booster.. thinking the batt needs just needs a kick up the bum.. starts first go with the booster attached.. the drive of about 50 ish miles was fine.. took it slow and gentle to work her back in.... thinking yeah that nice drive will soon charge the battery and have no more problems..
Friday morning starts no problems, gets to goodwood and had a wicked day, was like being a little kid again!! when we went to leave however.. the car did the non starting bit again.. lights and radio, dials etc all on and fine.. a good brightness.. now thought it may be the battery shitting itself and dying.. but after a few goes it starts... so we rush to get home.. suffice to say Im getting frustrated after waiting so long to drive her and then this..
next day.. try to start it.. same again.. nothing, nada, nil, fook all.. lights and all come on.. went and bought a battery booster from halfrauds to hopefully save the day.. and also as I don't have anything like this at home.. I thought itd be a worthwhile investment.. comes with a air compressor and usb charger built in!! and two lights!!
anyway.. got fed and left the car till yesterday to when I came home.. I tried and nothing.. then thought of the starter motor.. don't know why this didn't cross my mind.. so put it in gear and gave it a little rock.. boom, starts first go.. so putting this problem down to starter motor.. any opinions?
next question will be.. is it worth getting a new starter motor? I don't mind paying for a new one but if a second hand one will work then id like to save pennies when and where possible.. whats the thoughts?
Cheers guys..