Steve Robinson Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Have been having a problem starting my SLR that I hope someone can help me with. Went for a blat this morning (fantastic by the way!) and the car started OK. Got back and stopped, opened garage to put car away and it wouldn't start again. Engine turned over very slowly 2 or 3 times but it was as if battery was flat. This is 3rd time it has done this, starts OK, runs then seems like battery has lost all juice when you stop and try to re-start. Pushed car into garage, and out of curiosity tried again, and it fired up fine. Any ideas????? Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 My zetec does this, I'd be interested to know what the problem is as well. I had put it down to the battery not having enough umph to turn over a hot engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Or the cranking advance being set too high in the map causing the engine to kick-back against the starter. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Robinson Posted March 21, 2002 Author Share Posted March 21, 2002 Oily, as a non-technical man all I can say is.... huh???... can you explain what that means and what I can do about it... Thanks Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Steve. I assume you have the std. MEMS so the mapping is rather, err, fixed. Aftermarket ecu's ala Emerald etc can be programmed to alter these parameters. I think the problem may be starter related as the unit is very close to the exhaust. Fine at initial start up as all is cold. After a blat though, the heat soak may be getting to it! Just a guess...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 howabout a dodgy earth connection to the engine? Had similar symetoms caused by such a thing on a Lancia- Replaced cable and no more problems. Could test next time it does it by connecting a jump lead direct from battery negative to something decent on the engine. Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 Take it back!! I'm sure it's not, but I had a sim problem with a car many years ago. It was a bottom end problem. It ran fine, but got tight when stopped and hot. Would never start after stopping until a bit cooler. Never heard of ot on a k series though. Graham PS Get a refund and buy some Linn kit...got some beutiful Linn Komri speakers to listen to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Robinson Posted March 29, 2002 Author Share Posted March 29, 2002 Hi Graham, Afraid the problem has gone away at the moment, so no new Linn kit for now! Are you booked on any track days in the near future? Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Hi Steve, next thing currently booked is may 8th trying to learn Curborough. Will be researching some days next week. Probably Goodwood, Brands or Donington. Have you got any booked? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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