460 Starting Sluggish

mrploppy · Oct 14th, 2012, 10:37

Recently my 460 has occasionally being reluctant to start. It tends to be when the engine is cold, not so much first thing in the morning but rather when it's been sat at work all day. It turns over OK, but doesn't always "catch" straight away. It's not that bad, in that it starts on the first attempt, but I'm concerned that this is going to get worse and leave me stranded. It's been serviced recently as well (new spark plugs) but is no better than it was before. Any suggestions what I should look at? Thanks.

Anadinolin · Oct 14th, 2012, 16:49

check your battery, and check your starter aswell...if the battery is still good then it might be wanting a new starter/starter refurb.

Rainbird · Oct 15th, 2012, 20:01

It could be a poor earth too, so check all the cables before splashing out on a new starter.

Anadinolin · Oct 15th, 2012, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Rainbird

It could be a poor earth too, so check all the cables before splashing out on a new starter.

didnt think of that hehe, not used to a car of this era :P

Oct 14th, 2012, 10:37	#1
mrploppy New Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2017 17:45 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newport	460 Starting Sluggish Recently my 460 has occasionally being reluctant to start. It tends to be when the engine is cold, not so much first thing in the morning but rather when it's been sat at work all day. It turns over OK, but doesn't always "catch" straight away. It's not that bad, in that it starts on the first attempt, but I'm concerned that this is going to get worse and leave me stranded. It's been serviced recently as well (new spark plugs) but is no better than it was before. Any suggestions what I should look at? Thanks.

Oct 14th, 2012, 16:49	#2
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	check your battery, and check your starter aswell...if the battery is still good then it might be wanting a new starter/starter refurb. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Oct 15th, 2012, 20:01	#3
Rainbird Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2017 06:49 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oxford	It could be a poor earth too, so check all the cables before splashing out on a new starter.

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