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Old 08-09-2006, 07:58 PM
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hello fellas right have owned my cozzy for eighteen months now and has been 100% reliable but over the last two weeks i have had the same problem where when i start it from cold it runs fine but if i stop an get petrol etc and go to start it again it wont turn over at all unless i hold the key and then after bout 10-15 seconds it will start . any ideas as its doin my head in
Old 08-09-2006, 08:03 PM
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Your starter motor is knackered mate. Meaning when it's hot the solenoid is sticking.

Re-conned one is about 90 quid IIRC
Old 08-09-2006, 08:19 PM
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deffo s/m if it starts from cold but not hot.

carry a mallet a give the cunt a hefty whack just before trying to start it
Old 08-09-2006, 08:22 PM
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Oh shock,ive had mine for 18 months too and it started doing this, i changed crank pos sensor and the water temp sender and it was ok !!
Old 08-09-2006, 08:28 PM
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Is it spinning over any in that 10-15 seconds ? or not at all
Old 09-09-2006, 05:30 AM
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not spinning over at all jusy clicks as you turn the key then you have to wait for her to fire up
Old 09-09-2006, 05:31 AM
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cheers for your help guys
Old 09-09-2006, 06:18 AM
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If nothing happens deffo starter.
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Yeah ,starter
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