Starter Motor Problems

when the engine is hot it sometimes takes a few attempts to start. starts to turn over then sounds as if the starter motor is spinning free. always starts first time when cold. any ideas? thanks.

Please Help!!! When I press the start button, about 80% of the time the car starts normally, however on the other times the starter motor just spins away, turning the engine but no signs of firing until the starter button times out. Re-pre...

here is a strange one , have 97 escort, changed alternator, belt, had car tested by local car tester victor barry, no probs with elec system, why oh why weont the bloody thing charge, tried diff batteries, battery light stays on, temp gauge...

car wouldnt start seemed to be no power from batteries. 2 new batteries fitted, 3 weeks later same problem has occured, not enough power to turn engine over.

Hi all, Car was a little hesitant to start (as in, I could hear the relays clicking once or twice as the engine turned over.) After running about 2 miles and filling with diesel, the car refused to start - just clicking the starter relay w...

when turning key engine dose not turn over only a click from a relay have changed starter motor but porblem still exisits

I have a faulty starter and need to change it. Does anybody know the easiest way to change it please?

currently trying to replace my starter motor , how do you get the old one off??? or is mine just stubborn replys as quick as poss patience ebbing

Hi i went to use my car to go to work and it didnt start - completely dead, so i changed the battery thinking that this was the problem. Now when i turn the key in the ignition the dash lights come on, then when the key is turned fully i...

struggles to start take a few turns the when it does start there is a big cloud of smoke any advice thanks

I have an intermittent but annoying problem. If I've driven a few miles, stop & leave the car for a few minutes, then try to start again I get nothing but a sad "click" and the monster refuses to start. I've no problems, thus far, start...

OK, i'm having probs trying to work this out, When you first turn the key in the ignition the dashboard lights up really bright, you turn the key to start the engine the lights on the dashboard Dim, the starter motor clicks but it don't sta...

Car started fine this morning when I moved it, but have just tried to start it and it won't go. I Can hear the starter motor working and occasionally it sounds as though it is trying to start, but doesn't get any further than that. i'd be g...

Hi can anyone suggest why my car won't fire up I've just had the starter motor replaced because it had trouble turning over but when it did it fired up no problem. Thankyou for any suggestions. From one fed up lady.

hi there, bought a galaxy 2 months ago, had no problem whatsoever, yesterday went from nottingham to east coast, started first time, as always, stopped half way for brekkie, when it came to starting, it was as if the battery was flat, all i...