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Old 12-07-2015, 10:46 AM
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M103 unable to start.

Good day Guys.
This has happened a few times in the last month. Been driving and stopped at the mart to get a few items. On my return with ignition "ON" to crank.. "No crank from the starter. I have to wait about 20 mins before the car could crank over and she will start.
I need to figure out what is wrong to cause such a situation.
Thanks for your remedy guys.
Lanny

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Old 12-07-2015, 11:27 AM
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check and clean all battery terminals, and connections to starter. check volatge to battery when idling (should be 13.5-14 v). could be the starter telling you it's time is almost up, but start with those procedures first.
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Old 12-07-2015, 01:03 PM
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M103 starting Issue

Been thru all of that Before ..O/hauled starter .battery terminals cleaned and okay, battery voltage good and charging approx.14 v. "Alt. recently o/hauled by reputable repair shop and bench tested.." I"ve been wondering if Eng.temp. could isolate starter circuit from starter.""Thats something to think about as the it was about 110 deg.
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Old 12-07-2015, 01:09 PM
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Got an automatic transmission with a dodgy NSS by any chance?

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