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[RayM]

Morning all.

I viewed a couple of 3.0 litres over the weekend. One started instantly but the other had to turn over for 3-4 seconds when hot & cold to start. What is the norm?

Cheers

 

[firebobby]

My 3.0 starts 1st turn and within a second it's alive, where about in Bucks are you.

 

[RayM]

Sorry Bud but I'm in Worcestershire, thanks for the reply though. It did seem a little odd for a modern car not to start instantly.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Probably just needs a new battery.

 

[Swiftly]

My 3.0 litre also starts first turn. I suppose it could also depend on a number of factors, mileage, service history and also the condition and age of the battery.

 

[DPG]

Exactly, could have been sat for a while or could need a new battery.

Mine take a few turns if I've not driven it for a few weeks.

 

[RayM]

Hi Guys

There seemed to be plenty of life in the battery and after taking for a run the car was turned off for only a few minutes and then restarted, but again took 3-4 seconds of turning over to start ?

 

[cj10jeeper]

Doubt if it's the battery as you say the same happens when hot. That would indicate it had been run enough to charge any battery up to start it instantly when hot. I'd accept the battery issue on first time when cold.

As for mine - it starts near instantly every single time.

With many on the market I'd either have it fixed by the seller, or move on.

 

[RayM]

Yes I've decided to do just that, loved the 3 litre motor but fancy the extra grunt of either the S.I or "M" if I can find a nice one

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

Yes I've decided to do just that, loved the 3 litre motor but fancy the extra grunt of either the S.I or "M" if I can find a nice one

si all the way buddy.