ha ha i have had this problem so many times with my xr2 what jim said is so true the other thing to do is upgrade the wire from the battrey to starter motor as the xr2 one is a thin and gets hot mark
On 12 Oct, 12:32, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm guessing this is a CVH > It's a common problem with the starters on them, they get very tight > when hot. > You can try a strip down and build but it may not fix it. > If you can get the later geared starter motor from the Mk3 Fiesta Diesel > and Zetecs. > > If you replace it watch out for the connections, some use a spade > terminal for the small connection, others use a round terminal. > So be prepared to change this connector. > > But, first of all check the main battery and earth connections at each > end to make sure they are clean and tight, just incase it's that. > But usually poor connections show up worse when the engine is cold. > > Jim > > > > lewis wrote: > > just wondered if anyone could shed come light on my starting troubles. > > when the car is cold it starts fine everytime. when it been run for a > > while turned off, and then started its like the starter doesn't want > > to work, it turns over but not fast like it should when starting. > > > any help would be great, cheers- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
