What could be wrong with my car?

shuffler1

AdrianC wrote: »

You'd be best starting a new thread, but when I've had similar in the past, it's been the starter motor.

can that stop it from starting even when there's nothing when I turn the key

benje302

shuffler1 wrote: »

i have got a ford ka 05 plate it starts sometimes and the when I stop it there's nothing there when I turn the ignition key.all lights on dashboard light up as there should.but when I seem to let it cool down it starts. Anyone any ideas, thanks.

I know its a bit of a hijack of the thread but go to this site.

I was a member for quite a few years - relly nice people there and lots of KA experience

http://www.fk-oc.com/

AdrianC

shuffler1 wrote: »

can that stop it from starting even when there's nothing when I turn the key

Yes, absolutely. The dying starter, when hot, demands much more current - more than the battery can deliver.