Not sure if this should be here or in the electrical section tbh!
Having problems with starting the Rocco.
It does always start but more often than not, needs a really long crank, long enough that I always feel that I'm going to flatten the battery. (I haven't)
Runs OK when started (apart from my long standing slight "hesitation" problem).
Any suggestions as to where to start looking greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jeff
Starting problem
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Radorocco
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Starting problem
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mark1gls
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Re: Starting problem
What engine and fuel intake do you have?
Earth connection/lead in good condition or battery moved to boot?
Earth connection/lead in good condition or battery moved to boot?
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Re: Starting problem
Hi Jeff,
Are you running carbs or injection?
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Are you running carbs or injection?
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Radorocco
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Re: Starting problem
It's a standard DX 1.8 injection
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The Karmann Krew - 1986 'Rocco GTX, 1995 Corrado 2.0
MGB roadster - the "Dark Side"
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Re: Starting problem
More info would help,
When was it last serviced, what was done, how old is the battery etc?
When it starts does it run lumpy or ticks over nicely at 1000 rpm?
Do you have to touch the accelerator pedal to start it?
When was it last serviced, what was done, how old is the battery etc?
When it starts does it run lumpy or ticks over nicely at 1000 rpm?
Do you have to touch the accelerator pedal to start it?
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Radorocco
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Re: Starting problem
Hi Mark
Servicing as and when, recent new dizzy - starting problem same as before, bsttery fullg charged or not problem the same
Ticks over nicely
Accelerator pedal generally slightly depressed but doesn't make any instant improvement
Servicing as and when, recent new dizzy - starting problem same as before, bsttery fullg charged or not problem the same
Ticks over nicely
Accelerator pedal generally slightly depressed but doesn't make any instant improvement
The Triumph Twins - 1973 GT6 and 1980 Dolomite 1850HL
The Karmann Krew - 1986 'Rocco GTX, 1995 Corrado 2.0
MGB roadster - the "Dark Side"
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Re: Starting problem
Check your big battery cables and earth leads (including body to engine earth leads). Try running an additional/replacement Earth from the Battery -ve to the engine block using a jump cable or similar. I had a similar sounding issue on an Golf due to a faulty main earth.