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[ee601]

Hi people.

When starting, does anyone else have a starter that turns over really slowly for the first one or two revs before it goes fast enough to actually start the engine? Is this normal?

Gives me a bit of a scare as it sometimes goes so slow it kind of stops in between the first couple of revs..

Cheers,
Ian

[smiley]

Did you have a loo at your yellow starter relay in the boot for corrosion and to check if it is still snuck in place?

 

[WrightStuff]

Foxy recently had the same issue, eventually resulting in a non starter, stranding the car at Zandvoort.

Root cause was starter motor wiring shorting on the gearbox.

[ee601]

Thanks Chaps.

Yellow relay should be fine but I’ll have another look. Had it all out a few years back when I had a no-start starter problem.

I’ll check the starter wiring, thanks. I’ve been down there recently and all looked ok on a cursory glance but I wasn’t looking for that specifically.

[vocky]

I would check the earth straps and battery clamps are good first.

 

But if it turns out to be the starter motor I have a brand new z22se OEM starter motor available if you need it.

[ee601]

Thanks Neil. I don't think it's the motor as it's done this with 2 separate motors (not new though).

 

I'll try those things first but may come back to you in the end.  Ta.