Strange turning over problem

floydster · Post by **floydster** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:54 pm

Help.

Sometimes when I turn the key in the ignition my engine turns over slowly a couple of times then stops like the battery's dead. I can then turn the key back then forward right away and it fires up like the batteries are fully charged.

I've checked that all the battery connections are tight and even replaced one of the terminals that was split a little but the problem persits.

For info, it's a 2.5TD with two batteries under the bonnet. I also have a split charging system with another battery inside.

Any ideas?

Floydster

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:57 pm

Sounds like the starter motor needs overhauled - plenty info in search facility floydster

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:09 pm

Agree with Dandy - have a look at this thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 89&start=0

floydster · Post by **floydster** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:14 am

Thanks folks. What a great forum, the response here is faster than the AA on steroids.

Thanks,

Floydster