Car having problem turning over

[kravit]

Hey guys,

My car has been having problems when i turn my key it doesnt always crank over and spark, it takes couple of goes to do it, it only does it after car been sitting for a bit.

Anyone know what it could be ?

[selk]

what engine

[kravit]

4age bluetop

[slide86]

so it wont crank? or it cranks but doesnt fire?

if it isnt cranking then i would be suggesting starter solenoid or dead battery

[kravit]

i have to turn key couple times then it cranks ova, note when im turning the key the car doesnt fire, it goes, der....der....der....spark-vroom kinda thing http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/tongue.gif

[slide86]

check your battery terminals are clean and tight

[mattysshop]

don't normally have any issues with the ignition barrel.. i'd bee looking at your starter if the battery is all good..

[DRFT - 86]

my starter used to require a few knocks with a steel pole/hammer after having my car sit for a while......... I think the solinoid sticks or something...... a few blows to the starter casing always did the trick though.....

[kravit]

Seems good again now, keeps playing up every couple months, prob reco it when i get ova in brissy

Thanks guys http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/smile.gif

[DRFT - 86]

yeh mine fixed itself after some regular use..........

[rthy]

does it make a clitck when u tried to start it?

[Javal]

Also check ignition timing. too far advanced ignition timing will make it hard to crank over and start.