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Ford Fiesta MK3 - Ford Fiesta MK3 Starting Problem - robpaul

Hi All

Twice in the last two months my fiesta has failed to start. What happens is that the the starter motor will work initially but if the engine doesnt start first time and I try to start again then I get nothing at all when I turn the ignition (this doesnt happen always and often I can start the car second time round). If I bump start the car all is fine and I can drive for months without the problem occuring again.

I dont think that it is a battery or alternator problem because I havent had any electrics problems but I could be wrong.

Any suggestions?

Ford Fiesta MK3 - Ford Fiesta MK3 Starting Problem - Peter.N.

I would suspect that your battery terminals need cleaning, when it doesn't start the second time, do you panel lights go out when you try? If not, probably a faulty starter motor or maybe ignition switch.