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Old 22-09-2006, 11:47 AM   #1
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Unhappy KC Laser (Hard to Start)

I have a 1.6 litre KC laser. The starter motor seems a bit tired; it has trouble cranking the engine over. I have installed a new battery which was fully charged but still cranks over slowly. Does any-one know what the problem might be.

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Old 22-09-2006, 11:57 AM   #2
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Sounds like the starter is poling out, usually caused by very worn bearings.
Does it wind over slowly to start with, then pick up a bit? If so, then it'll be poling.
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Old 22-09-2006, 04:02 PM   #3
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yes I agree better to have it fixed ..nothing worse than being stuck somewhere when you are in a hurry
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