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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by gsbarr, Oct 2, 2017.

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  1. gsbarr

    gsbarr Karting

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    #1 gsbarr, Oct 2, 2017
    Looking for some advice on what paths I should take on this problem. Got in the 456 this morning, turned the key and the engine didn't turn over. All the lights on the dash came on, the radio and A/C went on, but no engine, no cranking. The battery is good. I have been driving the car often lately and only once in a while did it do this, but always started on the second turn of the key. This morning it took about seven attempts before it turned over immediately as if there was no problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.
     
  2. cls

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    #2 cls, Oct 2, 2017
    If I had to guess (in order of probability): a bad starter solenoid, starter, starter lead, or starter ground.
     
  3. gsbarr

    gsbarr Karting

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    #3 gsbarr, Oct 2, 2017
    Thank you. Great places to start.
     
  4. Bluebottle

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    #4 Bluebottle, Oct 3, 2017
    Dodgy immobiliser?
     
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    #5 cls, Oct 3, 2017
    Depending on the year, it may not have an immobilizer.
     
  6. Bluebottle

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    #6 Bluebottle, Oct 3, 2017
    Good point!
     

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