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GavD
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posted on June 2nd, 2005 at 08:27 AM |
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Engine starting issues
G'day Guys,
I have a little issue with my 68 beetle, whats happening is;
I start my car in the morning ok then drive for about 10 min stop the car then if I immediately try and restart the car I don't have enough battery
to do so but if I leave if for 10 - 20 min and try again all is ok and the car starts.
I have checked the battery leads/connections and they look ok
I have checked the water level in battery which looks ok
I think its probably the battery but thought I would see if anyone else had some idea before I spend $100 on a new battery.
thanks in advance
GD
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posted on June 2nd, 2005 at 08:39 AM |
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It sounds to me like vapour lock in the fuel system rather than a dead battery.
Happens to my car sometimes in hot weather. I was told to stop the problem take off the filler cap and let the pressure out, then try again. Can't
say that it worked very well for me though. I just wait for a few more mins and try again
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posted on June 2nd, 2005 at 08:40 AM |
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When you say you don't have enough battery, do you mean that the starter won't turn, or the engine won't fire?
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GavD
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posted on June 2nd, 2005 at 09:02 AM |
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the starter won't turn at all.
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posted on June 2nd, 2005 at 10:12 AM |
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Try taking the terminals off the starter motor and cleaning them thoroughly... Sometimes when they are hot (after the car has been running for a
while) they can't deliver enough current
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