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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: essex southend on March 23, 2014, 10:26:53 AM

Title: Won't Start
Post by: essex southend on March 23, 2014, 10:26:53 AM

Morning All

Drove the car out the garage no problems,  pop in doors for 10 minutes, back to the car turn ignition and nothing  ??? all the lights come on and the battery is okay.... anyone point me in the right direction please?... I suspect the connector on the starter motor.

Thanks

Title: Re: Won't Start
Post by: Gadge on March 23, 2014, 11:11:12 AM

I've had this happen to me twice - both times in a petrol station just after filling up. After the first time I put it down to a dodgy ignition switch so swapped it with another one I had but then it happened again so I came to the same concussion as you did and thought maybe it was the starter motor sticking. It hasn't done it for a while so it's never been a concern yet

Title: Re: Won't Start
Post by: essex southend on March 23, 2014, 12:02:17 PM

Thanks Gadge,  will take a look when I get home from work

Ray

Title: Re: Won't Start
Post by: Bar Vitelli on March 23, 2014, 03:34:52 PM

Why are you doing working on a Sunday, Ray? That day is supposed to be reserved for fixing Fiat 126!

Try cleaning the carb (and the contacts)...that usually fixes most things!

Title: Re: Won't Start
Post by: essex southend on March 23, 2014, 03:44:33 PM

Tell me about it I should be at home,  I think it is more electrical but hey ho a day off tomorrow so it is going to be a car day.  :)

Title: Re: Won't Start
Post by: essex southend on March 24, 2014, 05:53:41 PM

Problem was the starter motor connector which I have now replaced,  have also fitted the new number plates, fog lights and made a hinge for the drivers door so well chuffed.

Title: Re: Won't Start
Post by: kev126 on March 27, 2014, 12:49:18 PM

A known culprit! It's always a good idea to take time of a day off to clean (replace if needed) as many connections as you can get your hands on.