Re: Weak starter...

["Rich Wagner" <drsavage@domain.elided>]

Mattias:

>Yesterday I was in my garage and was going to start my GTV6 but the when I

>turned the key the only result was dim charge warning light.
>So I checked the voltage from my battery and in was about 10 Volts.
>After a few seconds of brain activity I tried it again.
>The starter started turning very slowly after about 3-5 s and the reved 
>slowly for about 10s (I think i barly tuned a singel revolution).
>I let the starter rest at this point (to be sure not to overhet it).
>The second try: The starter started turning emedietlly (slowlly) and reved

>for about 6-8 s and then the engine ignited with the help of some gas.
>
>What is going on with my starter???

There is likely nothing wrong with your starter.  Your battery is clearly
low on charge, however.  It should read over 12 volts with the car shut
down.  Recharge the battery, and your car will turn over as it normally
does.  Once you get it running, find out why the battery is not being
recharged.  It could be a slipping alternator belt, a bad voltage
regulator, a bad alternator, or your battery may have simply given up the
ghost.  With the car started and running, you should see well over 12 volts
at the battery.  If you do, the battery is shot.  If not, there is
something wrong in the charging system.


Rich Wagner
Montrose, CO
'82 GTV6 Balocco

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