Lancia Montecarlo Technical Tips
Starter Problems
If your struggle to start your car and the engine does not turn over very well, then you need to check the starter motor.
If the motor appears fine then the problem could be electrical. There is a large amount of cable between the battery in the front of the car and the starter in the back. All the connections between the battery and the starter need to be checked to ensure they are clean and free from corrosion.
Earth strap
The earth strap from the engine to the body is a piece of braded cable. This cable may appear to be okay but can be the source of your
starting problems. If you have access to a tester, then measure the voltage drop across this piece of cable. There should only be a very
small amount of volt drop.
Your local motor parts supplier may be able to find a direct replacement. If you cannot find a direct replacement, then a piece of
stranded cable will suffice. You should purchase one that is slightly too long to allow for engine movement, in this picture I could
only get something far too long.
Battery earth strap
The earth cable from the battery to the chassis may also give problems.
A suitable replacement is easily found at most motor parts supplier.
