then about 2 mins later it starts again no prob
2006-12-20 01:51:56 · 13 answers · asked by kenny m 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ford escort 1997 silhoete
2006-12-20 01:59:56 · update #1
the whole car is dead the hazards light nothing will come on then all of a sudden they all come on
2006-12-20 02:31:54 · update #2
went to kwik fit the battery and earth are ok
2006-12-21 03:59:12 · update #3
Sounds like you have a poor power connection. It may be at the battery terminals or it may be where the earth lead connects to the chassis.
The battery could also be failing, a trip to a quick fit centre can soon test that.
less likely is a major problem at the fusebox
2006-12-20 02:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engine spins an alternator, which charges the battery. Your battery will stay full. However, in most cars, you could leave the engine off and use power, including headlights, for a few hours before the battery begins to run low. Oh, and ave fun "watching a movie" ;) Last time I tried something like that with my ex, we didn't do too much movie watching if u know what I mean lol
2016-05-22 23:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it could be 1 of 3 problems, 1) yes it could be your battery needs some serious servicing( most likely cause) 2) you could have a short in the wiring some where or a problem in your pcm (computer) or 3) you have too many keys-n-bobbles on your key ring interfering with your ignition switch and module. Without proper diagnostics it is hard to tell exacts.
2006-12-20 02:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by num1huckfinn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely your battery terminals and fasten on to battery
want cleaning with wire wool or sand paper.
Also look at earth strap that goes s from engine to chaises
this may be warn or want tightening up because not
giving you a good earth,this is usually at bottom of engine.
2006-12-20 02:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the starter gets too warm. I know it sounds dumb, but I have that problem, the headers on my truck cause the starter to heat up, then when I turn my truck off and try to restart it right away, it won't work. I wait a bit, let it cool down and then it's fine.
2006-12-20 02:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Batt termimals, Clean them off with emery paper and grease em up.
2006-12-20 01:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most probs solved by cleaning battery cables
2006-12-20 01:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your battery terminals are tight. and if you have 300 bits of junk on your keyring try just using the key...
2006-12-20 01:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me that you have a bad battery, have it tested..
2006-12-20 02:01:57 · answer #9 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
earth wire bad connections or broken earthwire on gearbox bellhouseing
2006-12-20 03:29:48 · answer #10 · answered by stuartalan w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋