Slow cranking
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:51 am
So... basically cant't get my engine started as the starter motor does not seem able to turn fast enough for the engine to catch. There may be other problems associated with the engine catching but but I thought I'd go through a process of elimination.
So far I have replaced the earth strap on the battery and also the gearbox as well as cleaning the contact areas. I've then tried a bigger battery (from my Audi A6) which improved things cranking very slightly but not significantly.
Next up I'm going to add a relay although this will probably improve the starter solenoid more than the starter motor.
After this the next step seems to be a replacement starter motor unless anyone has any bright ideas? I'll probably go for a hi-torq version if I go down this route.
Many thanks for any assistance or pearls of wisdom in advance!
Ollie
So far I have replaced the earth strap on the battery and also the gearbox as well as cleaning the contact areas. I've then tried a bigger battery (from my Audi A6) which improved things cranking very slightly but not significantly.
Next up I'm going to add a relay although this will probably improve the starter solenoid more than the starter motor.
After this the next step seems to be a replacement starter motor unless anyone has any bright ideas? I'll probably go for a hi-torq version if I go down this route.
Many thanks for any assistance or pearls of wisdom in advance!
Ollie