start up
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
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whizzyboy
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start up
Hi, my 2001 mgf has recently developed a slight delay on start up, not the usual turn and instant fire up. Is this the start of something failing or nothing to worry about, would appreciate any advice please. Paul T
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talkingcars
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Re: start up
Delay as in slow to react to the key or slow to fire when the starter is turning?
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whizzyboy
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Re: start up
Hi Slow to react to the key then fires up as normal, thanks
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andymac1966
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Re: start up
Morning Folks,
Been a while since I've posted !
Was doing a search on the forum and the fault queried here just started happening to my TF yesterday and I wondered if anyone had any advice.
When I turn the key in the ignition the ignition lights come on as normal but the starter doesn't engage immediately - it's about 1 second delay then starts as normal. The rev counter is also misbehaving slightly in that the needle isn't sweeping smoothly all the time and seems to jerk a bit. Engine performance seems fine.
Is this a Pektron issue do you think ?
Thanks in advance,
Andy
Been a while since I've posted !
Was doing a search on the forum and the fault queried here just started happening to my TF yesterday and I wondered if anyone had any advice.
When I turn the key in the ignition the ignition lights come on as normal but the starter doesn't engage immediately - it's about 1 second delay then starts as normal. The rev counter is also misbehaving slightly in that the needle isn't sweeping smoothly all the time and seems to jerk a bit. Engine performance seems fine.
Is this a Pektron issue do you think ?
Thanks in advance,
Andy
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talkingcars
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Re: start up
Check your earths, a twitchy rev counter is normally due to poor earthing.
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andymac1966
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Re: start up
Thanks TC,
I doubt that would explain the starter issue though ? With both issues starting at the same time I feel they must be connected.
Andy
I doubt that would explain the starter issue though ? With both issues starting at the same time I feel they must be connected.
Andy
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Tipper
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Re: start up
The switch pack at the back of the ignition switch is also known to cause problems. It maybe worth wiggling the wires and switch around as you turn the key and this may show if the problem lies there.