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Xylaquin

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Mystery start-up
« on: November 06, 2015, 08:59:32 PM »
The other day I went to start my BIS, turned the key and the start motor didn't turn. No clicks, nothing. However all the electrics were working and I had had a good run in it the previous day. I left the car as I was in a rush and tried it when I got home, still nothing.

I have just randomly tried it again and it's all better.  :o

Could it be weather/temperature related?
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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2015, 02:49:42 AM »
Quote from: Xylaquin on November 06, 2015, 08:59:32 PM
The other day I went to start my BIS, turned the key and the start motor didn't turn. No clicks, nothing. However all the electrics were working and I had had a good run in it the previous day. I left the car as I was in a rush and tried it when I got home, still nothing.

I have just randomly tried it again and it's all better.  :o

Could it be weather/temperature related?

Same happen to me about 4-5 days ago on my Aircooled. I think its a problem related with the solenoid of the starting engine ...
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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2015, 10:27:39 AM »
Ours does it sometimes but if i turn it off then back on so the  ignition lights are on and leave it for say 5 secs then turn the key too start it works, its done it since i had it and ive never looked into why?
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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2015, 02:09:12 PM »
Mine does exactly the same every couple of weeks or so. Turn the key, nothing, key out and in 30 seconds later and fires up. Not investigated further yet, was hoping someone else had...


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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2017, 02:27:38 PM »
Did anyone get to the bottom of this?

My BIS stopped doing it, although I replaced the start motor anyway a few months after posting this thread. It's happened a couple of times again in the last week. Yet if I wait a few seconds, maybe a little longer and try again it'll work. Bizarre.
« Last Edit: May 26, 2017, 02:49:53 PM by Xylaquin »
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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2017, 08:23:05 PM »
mines got worse now but its my starter motor playing up as i can hear it clicking but just not turning the engine over.
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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2017, 01:07:44 AM »
The problem is usually a faulty Solenoid :D costs about 18 quid
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Re: Mystery start-up
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2017, 09:37:19 AM »
Quote from: Pete126 on May 28, 2017, 01:07:44 AM
The problem is usually a faulty Solenoid :D costs about 18 quid
I've been having the same issue for about year! I'll do some sanity checks then go for the solenoid, thanks Pete!
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