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    hi
    just wondering where to start solving my starting problems, sometimes it will start first time others it will take 3-4 tries, where should i start to look thanks

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    Plugs
    leads
    distributor
    crank sensor
    fuel?

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    Most liely ignition related or crank sensor. Try a new genuine rotor arm & see if you can flash up any fault codes. Crank sensor will be at fault if the engine isnt running however.

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    craig, mine was hesitating to start today. almost like a bad earth if you get me but there all fine.

    what would cause this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by swedge
    Plugs
    leads
    distributor
    crank sensor
    fuel?
    is there a way to test the ht leads as i dont really want to change them as they are coloured

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    You could measure the resistance with a multimeter, most leads are about 1k Ohms.

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    Different readings for different lengths

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    sounds like a fault crank sensor to me

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    both of us browney?

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    was yours warm ???

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