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Mini Sat For 2 Weeks...... Problem Starting


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#1 mini mission

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Posted 13 September 2012 - 03:29 PM

Hey everyone just got back from vacation and just checking went to check my boy and has a little it of a problem turning over to get started. Fluids are good battery still good pulled the chock, everything is fine just the alternator has a problem it seems like. Alternator is now it just sputters if that makes sense its like it needs just a little more ommph any ideas would be a great help. Looking forward to try and drive it this weekend.

#2 lrostoke

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Posted 13 September 2012 - 03:33 PM

do you mean alternator or start motor...

try charging the battery see what happens, if battery isn't in best condition or you've only been doing short trips, 2 weeks standing is enough drain it enough cause problems

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Posted 13 September 2012 - 03:47 PM

Check your earth's and as irostoke says charge the battery

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Posted 13 September 2012 - 03:50 PM

battery is low - nothing to do with alternator..... Fit a solar charger to keep it up in future - for now - use a set of jump leads.




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