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Q & A: Won't Start, MGB

Friday July 06th, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I have a 1972 GT that has suddenly developed problems starting. I searched your archives but did not find the answer.

I had not started it for two weeks and it was turning over when it suddenly stopped turning. When the key is turned there is no click or other engine sound. I thought the battery was dead (it was at least 3 years old). I replaced the battery and the lights were working. Then I tried to start the engine and heard one lound click from the engine. The lights stopped working and radio went off. Again when the key turned, no sound. So I disconnected the battery, unplugged the radio, and checked all the fuses. Reconnected the battery, lights working. Turned the key, lound click again on the first attempt. Then nothing again; lights out. Checked all fuses and connections to the starter. Battery tests good. Was running fine the last two+ years. Thanks. Glen
Glen,


You've got an erratic connection in the main electrical circuit. It could be one of the battery clamps, or the connection of the wire to the clamp. It could be the earth strap at the battery box. It could be the mai... read more