cheechy
A2OC Donor
Ok so I'm struggling a little to understand where I can go with this one.
I recently posted a few questions around alternator - I've now replaced and cleaned up the earth leads on starter. Its improved starting a little but the car doesnt burst into life in the way I'd expect. There is no sudden crack its just almost not starting then does - very sluggish.
I tested the battery this morning and it was sitting at around 12.1v before crank, then dipped below 10v at start then back up to above 13.5v once started.
Yes the battery likely isn't optimal but it should still be enough - its a battery of age under 5 years old (Varta 110 silver 85A).
I guess I could be back looking at earth drain which I assume I can check by attaching live to engine block?
Anything else contribute to this? Camshaft sensor? Dodgy glow plugs? No errors on these that I know of.
I recently posted a few questions around alternator - I've now replaced and cleaned up the earth leads on starter. Its improved starting a little but the car doesnt burst into life in the way I'd expect. There is no sudden crack its just almost not starting then does - very sluggish.
I tested the battery this morning and it was sitting at around 12.1v before crank, then dipped below 10v at start then back up to above 13.5v once started.
Yes the battery likely isn't optimal but it should still be enough - its a battery of age under 5 years old (Varta 110 silver 85A).
I guess I could be back looking at earth drain which I assume I can check by attaching live to engine block?
Anything else contribute to this? Camshaft sensor? Dodgy glow plugs? No errors on these that I know of.
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