06 M6 Starting problems
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From: Albany Georgia
06 M6 Starting problems
When attempting to start, there is a full gauge sweep, lights and windows will operate strongly, new battery (load tested), but the engine will not start -except for once in every 12 to 20 attempts. When it does start, turns over fine and starts quickly. Before getting a new battery the symptoms were that of an old, weak battery, but never did it not engage the starter at all. Any ideas, or has anyone else experienced this problem? Thanks
Wil Cooksey #256
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From: Sacramento Kalifornia
Sounds to me like a loose or corroded connection at the battery. I had the exact same problem and it was a loose positive connection at the battery. Evidentially the computer senses the power from the battery, and if there is not enough the starter will not engage.
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Starting problems
When attempting to start, there is a full gauge sweep, lights and windows will operate strongly, new battery (load tested), but the engine will not start -except for once in every 12 to 20 attempts. When it does start, turns over fine and starts quickly. Before getting a new battery the symptoms were that of an old, weak battery, but never did it not engage the starter at all. Any ideas, or has anyone else experienced this problem? Thanks
