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What could be wrong with my car?

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  • shuffler1
    shuffler1 Posts: 2 Newbie
    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
    benje302 Posts: 207 Forumite
    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
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    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.
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