Waiting for the RAC......

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bernjb56, Jun 19, 2013.


  1. Mmmm fish and chips:)
     
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  2. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Just give the starter a solid tap or two with a PIECE OF WOOD if he reckons it's the starter, don't wack it it with a hammer or you may be buying a new s m when it cracks the case;)
     
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  3. the new remake...slow speed...would be better than the first 2!
     
  4. Woodylubber

    Woodylubber Obsessive compulsive name changer

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  5. Bern you can wild camp at Saltwick bay mate , see the wild camping section.
    Yeah Silver street chippy is the best.
     
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  6. Make sure your earth lead to the starter is tight and not broken anywhere along its length
     
  7. glad you got there safe and sound !
     
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  8. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    There isn't an earth lead on the starter...
    3 things you can do if it happens again,
    Wait patiently while everything cools down.
    Get Jenny to turn the key to start position while you tap it gently with something heavy.
    Turn ignition on and short the starter main and spade terminals with the end of a large screwdriver.
    The last 2 will make you jump and both will teach you it's better to park facing downhill (for a bump start in 2nd) and avoid parking over muddy puddles.

    In the meantime, the starter terminal that causes the trouble is the small spade one. Check it fits tightly. Pull it off and scrape the terminal with whatever you have and if it's a loose fit squash it a bit with whatever you have to hand.
     
  9. Only a prawn in Whitby.
     
  10. That's what I meant to say
     
  11. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Cheers Steve. You talk like I don't carry an extensive tool kit. I'll have you know I have pliers and a screwdriver. I now also have a greasy thumb print on my Haynes manual for authenticity ;)
     
  12. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    I was just pointing out that you don't need actual tools, so you couldn't get out of it. ;)
     
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