not starting

[Rufio16v 0]

hi dudes and dudettes, any ideas

sometimes when i put the key in the ignition, and turn it its just clicks, doesnt start. but sometimes it does.

1989 1.8 16v plus(no ecu model)

any ideas?

ive been told starter motor or battery.

cheers

[NG 0]

Do the lights come on ?

[Supercharged 2]

I'd try a new Ignition switch first Dudos...

[NG 0]

I put in a new ignition switch but still had starting problems,

until I installed a Push Start Butoon for £3 !!!

[bcstudent 0]

1989 1.8 16v plus(no ecu model)

 

Plus? Plus what? I don't get it...

[Rufio16v 0]

ive put a new battery in, now and it still clicks and doesnt always start.

all the electrics work lights etc.

and the badges and the v5 say 16v plus on them. i entirely know what this means, it hasnt got an ecu or electric windows

[joebloggsVR69 0]

"16v plus" is one of those aftermarket badges :wink:

I think trimsport sell em

[NG 0]

Go for the Push Start Button,

I had a starting problem until I installed a Push Start Button

it olnly cost £3, takes a few hours

and looks really good !!

[Henny 0]

check the earth contacts from the battery onto the chassis and engine/gearbox. If this is all green or has a white powder on it, you could do with replacing it. It could also be that your starter is jamming. You'd need to take it off and check it to make sure that the gear that drives the flywheel can move up and down the shaft freely as the gear is turned by hand. If it can't be, then it's new starter motor time...

[Rufio16v 0]

cheers guys