Starter Motor Problems

Car Owner Starter Motor Problems
Problem starting

hi has anyone had a problem with the manifold air pressure sensor on this model as ive now been told this is the problem with my car struggling to start any info would be great thanks jim

2000 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 auto
Posted: Apr 27, 2010
Non starter

We have had trouble with intermittent failure whilst idling but the car always started agin. Sometimes by using the spare key. Sometimes not. While doing aprrox 20 mph the car stopped with a whirring noise from the engine. Now will not star...

2000 Renault Clio 1149cc
Posted: Apr 27, 2010
Engine won't turn over

My golf's engine won't turn over when the ignition key is turned. The car has a toad alarm fitted which requires dissarming via the remote before the dash lights come on allowing you, normally, to start the car with the key. I can hear the ...

1997 Volkswagen Golf gti 8 valve mk3
Posted: Apr 23, 2010
Ignition turns on but dont start car

ignition comes one but car dont turn over power at starter motorbut dont turn over

2000 MG F 18 manual
Posted: Apr 23, 2010
Starter motor problem

Since i bought the car (9 months now) i have been having an issue with the starter motor. It has been to the garage and they can;t see an issue but it isn't 'connecting' (according to my Dad). I'd say 60% of the time it starts first t...

2003 Ford Streetka Luxury Cabriolet
Posted: Apr 23, 2010
Starter motor problem? ( It has been changed but the problem remains!)

Hello everyone. Right here we go! The old starter motor used to spin in like it should, but then stop asthough it was stuck or something. Had it replaced the other day and its starting to do the same (not as bad though).It seems asthough e...

2004 Citroen Berlingo 1.9 Diesel
Posted: Apr 6, 2010
Car wont start

turn key and nothing happens no alternator clicking and battery fully charged

1995 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 hse
Posted: Apr 5, 2010
Starter motor, maybe

I have had my polo for 3 years and 3 times it has refused to start, after bump starting it it is OK. However just got it home and it still wont start. It did this before and started after a few days and tries. Is this the starter motor and ...

1999 Volkswagen Polo 999 cc manual
Posted: Apr 5, 2010
Poor starting in the mornings

hi when trying to start the car in the mornings the engine will turn over for about 4 secs then stops turning over. the glow plug light sometimes glows sometimes it dont show ie light up. if the car does start ok and you drive for about 5...

2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci turbo diesel 5 door ghia
Posted: Apr 1, 2010
Cannot start car with key

i put key in car turn all lights come on but when i turn fully nothing happens ive had a diagnostics test and he could not solve it

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1798
Posted: Mar 22, 2010
Car starting without fully turning key, and very loud straining noise coming from engine

tried to start car today, and for the first time ever the car started without fully turning key i.e when lights and radio should come on the car started up but with a very loud straining unusal noise from engine, not wanting to drive it, co...

1998 Mazda 323 1.3
Posted: Mar 17, 2010
Turbo Overboost problem.

gents, i am new to this site so i really appreciate you all taking the time and trying to help me out with my problem. I have a vauxhall vectra estate 2.2 dti 2003. My starter motor has recently gone on my car and this is due to get fixed o...

2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 dti
Posted: Mar 15, 2010
Starter motor not turning over when engine hot

When the engine is at normal running temperature and you turn the ignition off then try to restart the car the starter motor will not even try to turn over thier is a click as if there is a solenoid operating but just nothing. If you give i...

2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 cc
Posted: Mar 14, 2010
Collapsed fly wheel

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and was hoping for some expert advice. I bought my Mondeo for £2400 from a garage in October 2009. It's been well looked after and I was very happy with it - for the first 2 weeks at least. The garag...

2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0DTI
Posted: Feb 25, 2010
Not starting

Hi, I love the idea of this site, it's great and I really hope you can help!! I drove to my friend's house, 20 miles away, yesterday and stayed over and when I got in the car to come home the car wouldn't start. My freind's boyfriend jum...

2000 Citroen Xsara 1.4 Forte
Posted: Feb 21, 2010