Self (starter) does not work after a long drive

Symptoms

After 45–70 km of driving the engine will not crank until it cools down

Likely cause

Starter motor wear, a weak battery, or poor main or earth connections.

Fix

Check the battery and its terminals, then the earth cables. Service or replace the starter motor.

Applies to

All

Confidence

low

Sources

• pakwheels.com/forums/t/honda-city-2011-m-t-1-3-its-not-getting-self-af

Related problems on this car

• A/C blows mist and air flow drops
• Will not start and the meter stays dark (immobiliser)
• Heats up in traffic or on climbs
• Reverse gear hard to engage (manual)

Similar problems on other cars

• Automatic will not move in D (2 and L work) · Toyota Vitz (1st gen)
• A/C weak when standing still in summer · Toyota Vitz (1st gen)
• Will not start: weak battery · Toyota Vitz (1st gen)

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