surf starting problem

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warpphead
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surf starting problem

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i have a 1990 surf. i have just replaced the contacts and the plunger , spring . It will start on the odd occasion but most of the time it will just click. i have got a brand new battery as well. any advice would be great.
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Re: surf starting problem

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check earth strap from engine to chassis.
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Re: surf starting problem

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Id check all battery connections...a loose of badly corroded terminal will stop it turning over sometimes
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Re: surf starting problem

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Had that exact same problem in my surf, it occasionally did it, but sold it before fixing. Intresting thread though.
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warpphead
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Re: surf starting problem

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i traced it back to the relay it was bugged
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