Hi,
I have a Punto 55S, P reg.
Basically I am having problems starting it, i suspect the alternator or starter motor.
When I turn the key, the ignician works fine, all lights inc headlights have full power. As soon as I try to start the engine it sounds like the starter motor is turning very slowly. I have tried jump starting with sucess and also bump starting. If I leave it ticking over for a long wile it seems fine. But then after say a drive to work 9with head lights on0 it will not start.
It did over head last week, due to a problem with the fan which has now been fixed.
Another problem is the emobaliser, starting it when it starts uses so much power when it does start the code light displays.
If I have problems tonight I am going to charge the battery wile at work and see if this makes any difference. Also read that I can use a voltmeater on the battery to test the alternator. I also plan on doing this.
is there anything else it could be, or anything that I should try?
Thanks for your help!
I have a Punto 55S, P reg.
Basically I am having problems starting it, i suspect the alternator or starter motor.
When I turn the key, the ignician works fine, all lights inc headlights have full power. As soon as I try to start the engine it sounds like the starter motor is turning very slowly. I have tried jump starting with sucess and also bump starting. If I leave it ticking over for a long wile it seems fine. But then after say a drive to work 9with head lights on0 it will not start.
It did over head last week, due to a problem with the fan which has now been fixed.
Another problem is the emobaliser, starting it when it starts uses so much power when it does start the code light displays.
If I have problems tonight I am going to charge the battery wile at work and see if this makes any difference. Also read that I can use a voltmeater on the battery to test the alternator. I also plan on doing this.
is there anything else it could be, or anything that I should try?
Thanks for your help!