[Healeys] Starting (cut off switch)

[Oudesluys]

Definitely sounds like a faulty battery or perhaps a broken earth strap 
which is bypassed by the jump cables?
Kees Oudesluijs

Op 21-6-2012 17:42, Pieter and Linda schreef:
> Listers,
>   My car has a modern high ratio starter and usually starts first time. A
> couple of weeks ago the car was parked for about an hour after a run and when
> I went to start it, I got nothing but a click from the starter motor. After a
> bit of a general tightening of connections(none of which appeared to be loose)
> and switching the cut off switch back and forth of  the car started as normal.
> It hasn't happened for a few weeks but, today, whilst in the cue for the
> annual roadworthy ( MOT/TUV) inspection the same thing happened. Quite
> embarrassing. This time however there was a jump start pack available and the
> car started fine with this connected and has started on it's own about 15
> times since. Since I cannot find a loose or corroded connection, the battery
> is good and the leads are thick copper and in good condition I am starting to
> suspect a faulty cut off switch. Is it possible that there is corrosion in the
> switch that the normal battery power can't get passed but with a jump battery
> connected in gets through. Any suggestions before I ditch the current switch
> and fork out for a new one.
>   Incidently the car failed it's check. Not because of the stating issue but
> because of a small area of abrasion on the left front brake flexline. You
> can't say these inspections aren't thorough :(
>
> cheers
> Pieter