1989 Golf auto

I`ve a problem I`d like to run across you folks. Have a lovely low mileage,
well maintained "89" Golf auto. Occaisionally when I get in and start up in
simulates all the symptons of 9/10ths flat battery. I just need to pause a
two or three seconds have another try and it springs into life with youthful
vigour. Has anyone out there got any suggestions?

Had the same problem with my '89. Changed the battery and all is well now.
The old battery wasn't dead but was just not powerfull enough anymore..

SFC

"tonyelkins" > schreef in bericht
...
> I`ve a problem I`d like to run across you folks. Have a lovely low
> mileage,
> well maintained "89" Golf auto. Occaisionally when I get in and start up
> in
> simulates all the symptons of 9/10ths flat battery. I just need to pause a
> two or three seconds have another try and it springs into life with
> youthful
> vigour. Has anyone out there got any suggestions?
>
>

In article >,
tonyelkins > wrote:
>I`ve a problem I`d like to run across you folks. Have a lovely low mileage,
>well maintained "89" Golf auto. Occaisionally when I get in and start up in
>simulates all the symptons of 9/10ths flat battery. I just need to pause a
>two or three seconds have another try and it springs into life with youthful
>vigour. Has anyone out there got any suggestions?
>

Ignition switch failing or starter overheating.


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tonyelkins wrote:
Is there corrision on the battery terminals? Before you go out and buy a new
battery, check the condition of the cables. Wiggle them a bit, then see
how it starts. Might want to put a coating of battery spray on there, or
Vaseline, if you're on a budget.

Brock

"Brockster" > wrote in message
. ..
> tonyelkins wrote:
> Is there corrision on the battery terminals? Before you go out and buy a
new
> battery, check the condition of the cables. Wiggle them a bit, then see
> how it starts. Might want to put a coating of battery spray on there, or
> Vaseline, if you're on a budget.
>
> Brock

Hi Brock
Thank you for your suggestion. Actually you were not far wrong. I found one
of the earth straps between the back of the block and the bulkhead was
broken. New earth strap and I`m daring the car to do it again! Thank youonce
again. Tony