1.4 petrol 308 wont start on key but will start with a push and run fine

pablo

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Any thoughts folks? turning over ok and tried a booster pack too just in case but wont start on the key. If we push start it it fires up and runs fine then.

cheers.
 

pablo

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pablo
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any more info Brian? Injector swap?

defo a petrol thing? Injectors seem to be pretty reliable on petrols I thought
 

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I had the very same symptoms on a Mk1 focus. Starter motor was on it's way out, and wasn't able to turn quickly enough to crank the engine. Once the engine started, it would be absolutely fine, and would start on the key no bother. First thing in the morning, no mission.

Worth a look I'd say. The refurb of the starter motor was £45.

Hope you get sorted.

Cooks
 

thefool1983

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The Nissan was similar @pablo.
Only it was duff when hot.
New starter (2nd hand) cured it!

Was the solenoid on the starter cracked and making a bad connection when warm.

Could be a broken/corroded earth strap to engjne/gearbox too. That had crossed my mind. Easy to check with a jump lead
 

KevM

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I had a Megane did the same, broke the earth strap for the power to the starter and wouldnt turn over, but started on a push
 
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