Wierd problem. Can you help please.....?

Aug 06, 2005 2 Replies
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Hi, I have asked this question in the Peugeot newsgroup but only had one reply so, thought I may stand a better chance in this one.



I have a Peugeot 405GL. 1992. 1580cc J Reg Petrol. (I suppose it could happen to any car really)



The problem that I have is that sometimes when I turn the engine over, it gives every indication that the battery is flat. I take the battery off the car and put it on charge. The charger tells me that the battery is fine, so I put the battery back on the car and again, every indication that it is flat. If I jump start car from another battery, leave car running for a couple of minutes and then switch it off, the car starts normally even 5 hours later.



All ll battery termals are in good order and tight.



Anyone had a similar problem like this please or could anyone offer any advice.



Thanks in advance



-- troubleinstore


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1) sand paper the starter connectors. 2) new cables to starter. or 3) battery load test( don't go halfrauds, their testers lie.), or voltmeter while cranking. 4) new starter

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No experience in Peugeots, so just a general suggestion; have you checked/cleaned the earth strap between engine & chassis. if this is faulty the starter current has to flow through the throttle or clutch cable which is a bit restrictive (or resistive)

Steptoe

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