car starts when it wants too.

[croagy]

my gpx manual only starts sometimes. ive changed the battery for a bigger one. when running theres 14.5v across the battery sould this be more? sometimes when try and start seems like the battery goes flat. could it be a dodgy starter?

[steelroe]

Starter, next time it fails start hit the starter a few belts of a hammer and try again.

[Dragonheart]

Solenoid is prob sticking in the starter. Like steelroe said, few taps should unstick it and get it moving.

[Muad_dib77]

Or it could be the ground wire that runs from the starter.. try that before the hammer bit.. Just jiggle the wire that's bolted onto the starter around a bit - if she starts without grinding noises the starter is prolly alright..

[CJ]

Starter, next time it fails start hit the starter a few belts of a hammer and try again.

If you have to go down that route then one of the starter componants is on the way out. Suggest you replace with a second hand one or get it re-conned by an auto electrician. The starter motors in our cars tend to need attention after 10 years or so.

CJ

[croagy]

sounds good cheers had similar prob on ma old car sprayed connections with contact cleaner and give couple taps with a piece of wood. its 95 so might just replace it to be sure. anyone have any trouble getting a trolly jack under there car think mine is just on the floor?

[Muad_dib77]

Depends on where in the drive I park - in some spots I can't fit the trolly under - it obviously isn't 100% flat:-)

Use the one in the boot to raise the car slightly - then slide the trolley jack under & bobs your uncle..

With a bit of "hrumpfing" I can get my head under the front without raising it - it's not an optimal working position - but it's ok for jiggling wires about... oh - and a torch is a good idea, even in daylight it can be difficult to see whats what under the car

[Bernard]

I'm surprised with you Muad, given your avatar I thought you'd see the opportunity.

[thesaint]

this may sound like a stupid question, I'm having this problem too, where is the starter motor located? hammer at the ready!

[Muad_dib77]

stick your head under the car - it's at the bottom of the engine at the very front..cylindrical shape..

Give the wires a tug 1st before battering it with the hammer - if the starter doesn't really do much it's likely to just be a dodgy ground connection..