0114owl1867 10 #1 Posted January 7, 2012 use the car every single day, to Mcr and back 2/3 times a week, gets in it this a.m turn the keys and all iget is click click click, the battery's fine as it illuminates like blackpool tower, AA say I haven't got homestart so an extra £111.14p ha ha typical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gazza58 10 #2 Posted January 7, 2012 Sounds like starter motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
0114owl1867 10 #3 Posted January 7, 2012 Sounds like starter motor. yes, great news things just get better and better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
swfc4life96 10 #4 Posted January 7, 2012 does the car turn over/start or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
barefoot4168 10 #5 Posted January 7, 2012 Could still be the battery as the ignition lights take very little power. if not sounds like starter or bad connection possibly on the earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
netnikki 10 #6 Posted January 7, 2012 yes, great news things just get better and better put it in reverse gear and then turn it over.maybe the starter motor thats jammed..should help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffrichard 10 #7 Posted January 7, 2012 Same as barefoot check battery first thinks it shoulf be putting out at least 11v any less and it may have had it. If it starts after a jump it should be 15v at battery if its not could be alternator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andrejuan 10 #8 Posted January 7, 2012 If battery is good, and starter ok, then this time of year it is usually just a corroded connection. The wires to the starter motor are exposed to the elements. My first guess though would be battery. Do the ignition light go out when you turn the key? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
0114owl1867 10 #9 Posted January 7, 2012 everything lights up on it lights/wipers work/stereo - it'll be starter, mobile mechanic on his way - will let you know how i get on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Riche 10 #10 Posted January 7, 2012 Sounds like starter motor. Cars can be a ticking bomb.Its not a red Micra is it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
0114owl1867 10 #11 Posted January 7, 2012 weird - it was the battery, alternator and starter are fine, jump leads on then it starts first time £45 lighter, now searching for a battery, thanks for all your advice everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
0114owl1867 10 #12 Posted January 7, 2012 Cars can be a ticking bomb.Its not a red Micra is it. no its an old beamer it was my workhorse but had to promote it to being my no1 as times got tough so had to let go of my newer one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...