I've lately been having a few problems with starting. It starts fine when cold, but for the last two fills with petrol the starter would engage and then quickly lose interest. Both times it started after about ten minutes (while I looked busy checking battery terminals and the like). Pretty frustrating.
Now, up front, I should confess that the battery has been in this car for just over 11 years and has to be about due for retirement (the one in my 604 is about six months older -- my crystal ball sees a a couple of new batteries in my future). Thing is that cold starting is OK. A battery with a bit more vim might just mask the real problem.
I suspect the starter solenoid is getting lazy. I'm tempted to just replace the whole starter since taking it out isn't much fun. Just wondering if anyone else has had similar symptoms and/or a solution. Or recommendations of where to buy a solenoid or starter.
BTW, I already have a helper relay on the starter switch.
Have fun,
Rob.
Now, up front, I should confess that the battery has been in this car for just over 11 years and has to be about due for retirement (the one in my 604 is about six months older -- my crystal ball sees a a couple of new batteries in my future). Thing is that cold starting is OK. A battery with a bit more vim might just mask the real problem.
I suspect the starter solenoid is getting lazy. I'm tempted to just replace the whole starter since taking it out isn't much fun. Just wondering if anyone else has had similar symptoms and/or a solution. Or recommendations of where to buy a solenoid or starter.
BTW, I already have a helper relay on the starter switch.
Have fun,
Rob.