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Car not starting

  • 14-12-2013 9:57pm
    #1
    scottp68877
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭


    I have a 96 polo and there is a problem with it starting. When I try to start it
    it just clicks then eventually does nothing. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't. The alternator, starter motor, battery were all recently replaced. It did have a push button put in as well which you use to start it along with the key, don't really know if that makes a difference. The lights and everything turn on aswell even though it wont start. Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?


Comments

  • #2
    lycan238
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭lycan238


    scottp68877 wrote: »
    I have a 96 polo and there is a problem with it starting. When I try to start it
    it just clicks then eventually does nothing. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't. The alternator, starter motor, battery were all recently replaced. It did have a push button put in as well which you use to start it along with the key, don't really know if that makes a difference. The lights and everything turn on aswell even though it wont start. Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?

    I had a similar problem during the week in my 99 punto and I replaced the starter motor now it starts. try ht leads, a good engine service. not sure after that.


  • #3
    Greyfoot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Greyfoot


    Loose connection/earth


  • #4
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    lycan238 wrote: »
    I had a similar problem during the week in my 99 punto and I replaced the starter motor now it starts. try ht leads, a good engine service. not sure after that.

    Not the problem if it won't turn over
    Greyfoot wrote: »
    Loose connection/earth

    Probably the cause. Remove the battery terminals the wires on the starter motor and the earth strap. Make sure all of the mating surfaces are clean and then tighten all the connections.


  • #5
    Mech1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,124 ✭✭✭Mech1


    Polo's of that vintage had big problems with the electrical part of the ignition switch. Thats prob why you have a push button installed. I would check switch and button wiring.


  • #6
    scottp68877
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭scottp68877


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Not the problem if it won't turn over



    Probably the cause. Remove the battery terminals the wires on the starter motor and the earth strap. Make sure all of the mating surfaces are clean and then tighten all the connections.

    Thanks I'll have a look and see


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