[urq] intermittent start issue

[Peter]

Try removing the two positive cables (one from the battery and one from the
starter) from the back of the alternator; cleaning them and putting them
back on and tighten.  /Peter

On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Keith Lloyd <spotatashleys at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Chaps
> Bit of an issue with getting the old girl fired up.
> I used to use my WR every day but since last October I spent a lot of
> time,effort and cash having it resprayed and have decided to look after it -
> it is now garaged when not in use and is only used at weekends when the sun
> is out and no rain is forecast for a fortnight. Anyway, it seems this might
> not be the best policy because I now have in intermittent starting issue.
> Fine starting from cold. Go for a run, get it up to temp. Stop, park up and
> leave for a few minutes and then sometimes it will not start. The solenoid
> will click but the starter will not engage. If I rock the car with it in 1st
> gear - something that used to work on my my first car (VW 412LE) it will
> start.
> Is this a sign of a low charge battery (because of all the standing
> around), a dying solenoid, a dying starter or something more serious. Once
> started it goes like a train.
> Any suggestions gratefully received (especially ones that solve the problem
> with minimal time, effort and cash!)
> Look forward to hearing from you
> All the best
> Keith
>
> '87 WR
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