Lazy starter

[highway1]

I hope you get it sorted OP.

Mine was just like you describe until it got a new battery a couple of weeks ago, and now the starter motor is turning much faster.

My Coupe is getting a bit laboured on starting ,so I might need to replace my battery soon- ECP list a lots so is there a preferred one for the 3.0si, like in amps or maybe the Bosch batteries that come with 3,4 or 5 year guarantees??

[Mr Tidy]

Mr Tidy wrote:I hope you get it sorted OP. Mine was just like you describe until it got a new battery a couple of weeks ago, and now the starter motor is turning much faster. My Coupe is getting a bit laboured on starting ,so I might need to replace my battery soon- ECP list a lots so is there a preferred one for the 3.0si, like in amps or maybe the Bosch batteries that come with 3,4 or 5 year guarantees??

My local Indy fitted a BMW one in mine - 70AH.

Surprisingly they are apparently Exide, not Bosch! But plenty on here have reported good results with Bosch ones. I was thinking of fitting one myself but it was in for another job anyway so I just good it done! From what I read it looks like the crucial bit is getting the right physical dimensions and the terminals the right way round!

I'm sure I read somewhere that the Roadsters have a more powerful one to cope with the demands of the roof motor - I had wondered about getting one of those, for a bit more reassurance!

[Killiestu]

Thanks again,
Perfect example of why joining a forum is a great idea!
Always somebody who's done it before

[Scooba_Steve]

I have a Varta E44, 77 Ah and 780 CCA - about £65 delivered, been very happy with it.

[Fox889]

I have [had] an X5 with a lazy starter, always started but turned over really slowly, original battery [2005] was changed & made little difference so took the starter to a local electrician who put new bearings in & tested it...........wow!!! what a difference, turns over as if you had 2 x 24v batteries hooked up to it!! Much cheaper than a recon as well.

[Killiestu]

*quick update*

Changed out the battery yesterday and totally cured the problem.
Now starts with no hesitation at all so very pleased many thanks for the advice guys

[cj10jeeper]

*quick update*

Changed out the battery yesterday and totally cured the problem.
Now starts with no hesitation at all so very pleased many thanks for the advice guys

Result...
Battery change was always going to be the solution, certainly before worrying about other diagnostics or work