starting problems
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My mini turbo has developed a problem. When trying to start the engine, its as if the battery is flat. It is a new battery, and the problem is intermitant.

I thought the clutch may be sticking, checked the starter motor and renewed and the problem still there. I have just removed all
spark plug leads and it turns over fine. As soon as the leads, both old and spare set, are reconnected the problem reoccurs.

I have spoken to Ian, at Avon bar who recomended more earth strap leads, I have now tried this and the problem is still there.

Any suggestions would be welcomed. Really scratching me head!!! I know its simple, but aint they the worst. Thanks, Dave

ignition timing out?
high resistance on battery cable?

no longer a series, but still 1.3 turbo.

Did you swap the starter for a new one?

I had a simlar problem, turned out to be the brand new starter I had from minispares...

Try a known good one from a mate .........

Edited by Kean on 2nd Feb, 2008.

ignition leads in the wrong order?

1342 anti-clockwise

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opps sorry i answerd in the wrong post lol .. durrrr

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i cant see any other reason than timing if the engine turns over well with the plugs in but plug leads off, and doesnt turn over with plug leads on.

The coil doesnt draw that much power from the battery!

Have you tried putting a jump lead directly from the battery to the starter motor. Thus eliminating wiring problems.

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ignition module if it's that type of dizzy

why would it turn over with plugs in, leads off, but not, plugs in leads on, other than timing?

try it with the coil lead off and leads on, then it it still turns until you put the coil wire on then it has to be timing or a wierd short on that coil wire. although that wire would melt rather than stop the engine turning.

Check your earths and clean them

hi guys thanks for the comments the timing is set at 7 deegrees 1500 rpm as haynes manual says the leads are on the right way as it does fire as i stated it is a intermitent problem i have put another starter on no difference changed coil no difference also i have noticed the yellow/white wire that goes from the starter motor to the coil if you take it off it turns over fine but wont fire as soon as connected problems back i have got another dizzy to try not sure if it will do anything you can turn engine over by hand as i thought something was binding i know its not mechnical its bloody electrics thanks dave

Edited by Turbo Tel on 2nd Feb, 2008.

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right here we go turn key to start it starts runs for about 5 minutes switch off then try to restart and it barely turns over not firing as it is not turning over like it should do it is not the battery as it is a new one i thought 7 degrees was the right setting for the timing thanks for the replys dave

Edited by Turbo Tel on 3rd Feb, 2008.

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Problem solved... after a long day in the cold. It was the ignition module. A bit suprised as it is a new one. Luckily i had spare one.

Thanks for all your help, a good bit of brain storming always seems to do the trick.

You have just saved my mini from being turned into a garden feature.