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[Mr Singh]

Hi all,

Please could could I have a bit of help with the following:

After having my car serviced its developed a bit of a strange problem. When I try to start the vehicle the engine will not turn over easily and fails to start. When the key is held in the start position a number of times for approx 4-5secs it will ALWAYS eventually start. The alarm sometimes starts pipping while I am trying to start the car and sometimes I have the dubious pleasure of having the alarm sounding while im driving down the rd. It does this whether the engine is cold or hot, if the car has been turned off for a few mins it will start easier but it still sounds "strained". The battery is a quality bosch item less than 3 months old. Im a bit stumped as its only started doing this after being serviced and the battery is in good condition as it can eventually turn the engine a number of times. Any advice would be appreciated as I dont want to go back to the garage!!

Thanks in advance

[Iain]

I think i'd be going back to the garage mate....

[TheBoy]

If they disconnected battery, ensure the terminals have been retigthened.