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Offline 90sam

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« on: April 09, 2007, 10:41:22 »
Hey,
Tried to start my 90 for the first time in about 2 weeks, and it turns over but doesnt actually start, i can hear alot of clicking as it turns over, but it never gets any further. any ideas? Im hoping to go offroading this friday
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Sam
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2007, 10:43:58 »
Clicking as in the starter solenoid clicking in and out?  If the starter relay is clicking, it's probably because when the starter turns over, the battery voltage drops to the level where the solenoid kicks out...  then when the load is taken away the solenoid kicks back in and the starter turns over...  repeat ad nauseum.

If this is the case then a jump start should sort you.
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2007, 10:45:03 »
Thankgod! Shall try it later. Will this have anything to  do with me putting a radio in?  :lol:
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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2007, 10:47:23 »
Depends how you wired it!  If it's on the permanently-on feed rather than the switched feed, it could be putting a constant drain on the battery, and if the battery's a bit of a duffer, over a couple of weeks you'll lose power.
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2007, 11:13:33 »
Its only on when the ignition is on so i think im okay!
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2007, 13:04:44 »
does it start now then?
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2007, 15:24:00 »
Yer does, thankyou all  :lol:
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