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Electric Start Tries But Won't Turn Over

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:45 am
by cocoribe
Hey Folks,
I just bought an '05 (or '04, I'm not sure) Stella. The electric start worked for a few days then, on the first cold morning, crapped out. Now when I push the button it makes the sound like its trying but the engine won't turn over. All the other electrics are working fine. The kick started works fine (ish). Any suggestions?

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:39 am
by Neurotic-Hapi-Snak
More than likely it is a bad battery.

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:35 pm
by Stilts
Cold batteries don't like to help the starter turn over. Get a battery tender.

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:34 pm
by cocoribe
You guys are great! Thanks for the help, I'll get a new one today.

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:56 pm
by RoaringTodd
It's been to know for the starter to just sort out. Some of my friends do not even bother replacing them, preferring to just kick start.