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4 second delay at startup, then OK - please help!

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Arturo2, Jul 24, 2006.

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  1. Arturo2

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    #1 Arturo2, Jul 24, 2006
    I have a 97 euro 355. When I try to start the engine, twist the key and... nothing for 3 or 4 seconds. No starter motor turning, nada! Then, things start turning and it starts. Please help!
     
  2. Steve Magnusson

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    #2 Steve Magnusson, Jul 24, 2006
    When you say "nothing" do you mean:

    1. Absolutely nothing in the instrument panel comes "on", and the starter solenoid/motor does not engage, or

    2. The instrument lights do come "on", but the starter solenoid/motor does not engage?
     
  3. BOBAER

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    #3 BOBAER, Jul 24, 2006
    Most likely a battery or alternator problem. How old is the battery?
     
  4. Arturo2

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    #4 Arturo2, Jul 24, 2006
    Hi guys, thanks for the replies.

    The instrument panel does go on, but the starter motor does not engage.

    The battery is about 1 year old. Should I change it?
     
  5. BOBAER

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    #5 BOBAER, Jul 24, 2006
    If the battery is only a year old, I don't think it would be that unless something was left on several times and it drained down. Most likey bad starter or altenator.
     
  6. miketuason

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    #6 miketuason, Jul 24, 2006
    If the engine cranks even after 4 sec. the battery is good.
     
  7. 8valve

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    #7 8valve, Jul 24, 2006
    I had this exact problem on my Alfa, it turned out to be the starter or the starter solenoid, don't remember exactly as the whole unit was replaced and it was a few years ago.
    Hope this is helpful.
     
  8. ProCoach

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    #8 ProCoach, Jul 25, 2006
    Ignition switch?
     

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