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by obiwan
22 Dec 2015, 10:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Re: Hot Motor start issues

no, it was a little square box 1"x1"x1" approx with about 5 prongs on it.
by obiwan
16 Dec 2015, 23:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Re: Hot Motor start issues

Sorry I don't, my mechanic just said it was a relay and showed me this thing that had a bunch of rust/corrosion on it, and his bill.
Thanks for your interest
by obiwan
15 Dec 2015, 09:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Re: Hot Motor start issues

Many thanks to one and all for the info regarding starters on 2.1 wbx. It turns out that the issue was a badly corroded relay. New relay and all is well!! Thanks again
by obiwan
08 Dec 2015, 20:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Re: Hot Motor start issues

thanks for that info, i'm going to the w/shop on my way to work so I'll speak with them about your suggestions.
by obiwan
08 Dec 2015, 09:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Re: Hot Motor start issues

thanks danmetallic, The stupid thing decided to start today so I took it straight around to the workshop. I'll pop in tomorrow and see what they've found if they've gotten around to looking yet. Any thoughts on why it only lasted a year. Is it a design fault? or could it be a manufacturing ploy to e...
by obiwan
07 Dec 2015, 09:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Re: Hot Motor start issues

g'day Kev, Its a 2.1L water cooled. It started this morning and got me to work but would not start this arvo. when the key is turned in the ignition it just made a sound like the starter had died, just a sort of clunk. Anyway it wouldn't turn over.
by obiwan
06 Dec 2015, 00:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hot Motor start issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Hot Motor start issues

Yesterday my t3 wouldn't start when the motor was hot. It started fine once it had cooled down. When I got home it wouldn't start again. I put it in gear and rocked it and it went. when I turned it off and tried to restart it without rocking it it wouldn't start? go figure!. It has a new starter mot...