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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I have had a new:
Starter motor (with a heat sheild)
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new wiring

If i leave the car for 15 mins it will start. otherwise i give a push start lol.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Why wont it start though?

I presume the starter isnt working when it wont start if you say it will bump start ok?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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thats exactly what I thought mate. So i bought a new starter motor with a heat sheild and still no luck lol.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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No what i mean is can't you hear what it is/isn't doing?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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no mate... no idea. all i know is that if i turn it off after giving it some. it wont even turn over untill i leave it for 15 - 20 mins and then it will start fine lol. its realli weird.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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so the starter motor doesnt operate at all?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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nope nothing happens when i try to turn it over.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Could still be a faulty starter, was it brand new or a recon one
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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i bought a second one first, then i bought a new starter... and still happens.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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So what wiring has been replaced?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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all the wiring to the battery
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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So the 2 thick cables that run to the starter?
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