starting prob mazda mpv
 

hi
I have a 2003 mazda mpv diesel
looking for advice on my starting problem
I some times go to start it and it turns very slowly then leave it for a while and it then cranks ok and the engine starts
I can run all day when started but when I stop and then go to start again it cranks slowly again leave it for a while and it starts ok again.
today when I got in the car it would not crank I could hear the starter clicking in after a few turns of the key it started to crank but very slowly
hence the car would not start. I had a check on the battery a while ago and the mechanic said it is fine
any ideas would be appreciated
regards
malcolm

Classic starter symptoms. Check all connections and replace the starter.

thanks for that im only hoping its connections or bad earthing
regards malcolm

Since it is a diesel engine it has massive compression compared to a gasoline engine. That means the starter works really hard. Be careful of your replacement choice. A cheap starter won't last long.

thanks

hi again
do you know a quick test to prove the starter motor
malcolm

hi again
just had my son round and we put jump leads on from his jeep
and it fired up first time could this meen my battery is goosed

Most part stores will test the battery and starter draw.

ok thanks
ive got it in a garage this morning to check
leads etc
thanks Malcolm
ps will let you know of outcome?