Starter Motor Problems

Car Owner Starter Motor Problems
Wont always start

the last 2 weeks my car just seems dead when i try to start all electrics work as normal and thire is no noise from starter motor like the clicking noise it makes then as soon as i put jump leads on and try to start BINGO no problem any i...

2002 Volkswagen Sharan sl tdi
Posted: Nov 22, 2009
Tiida Ignition Problem

I have a Nissan Tiida 2006 ST-L automatic that has recently developed an annoying problem on start up. On random intermittent starting the car will not fire. The starter motor turns over fine so it is not a battery problem. I believe I h...

2006 Nissan Tiida
Posted: Nov 16, 2009
Starting

my car was running fine then i went out one day and the doors wouldnt unlock with the keyfob after a couple of attempts it worked! then i got in the car and turned the ignition on which was fine then when i turned the key a seconed time to ...

2002 Renault Clio 1.4 16v
Posted: Oct 22, 2009
Car won't start

Car was starting fine now all I get is a loud click when turning the ignition key engine does not turn over its just a loud click. Lights work, dash lights work and the car starts with a bump. Have tried rocking the car in various gears,...

1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6CL
Posted: Oct 12, 2009
Intermitent starting problem

On odd occasions the car will not start - just a clicking noise. The battery has been checked and is in perfect order. It can happen when the car has only been parked for a couple of hours or when it has been parked overnight. The problem ...

2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager
Posted: Oct 7, 2009
Car Juddering When Start Engine

Hi, hope somebody can help me. When I start my car from cold it judders/shakes like mad and a strange noise comes from engine. Does anybody know what this could possibly be or the causes? Hope somebody can help!

2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI Auto
Posted: Oct 6, 2009
Smoke

when i start car, smoke starts to pour from starter motor area.

1994 Fiat Punto 55
Posted: Sep 24, 2009
Cam belt tensioner.

well l have just chenged the head gasket, and have got to the cam belt tensioner. l have the engine timed ok, have looked at a haynes book for instructions on how to set the tensioner, and for the life of me l dont see how to be certain l h...

2000 Ford Mondeo 1.8 zetec e
Posted: Sep 20, 2009
Starting problem

Car will not start on first attempt, usually starts after 2nd or 3rd attempt, I have recently fitted a new battery, could the problem be the starter motor ?

2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 manual
Posted: Sep 13, 2009
Slow turn over

I thought it was the battery that was on its way out. After leaving it a while the problem seems to be getting worse. On starting the engine the starter turns much more slowly than before only just managing to fire it seems. I have had ...

2004 Vauxhall Combo DTI 1.7 Turbo Deisel
Posted: Aug 30, 2009
Intermittent starting problems

Every now and again the car will not start. On calling the RAC they bashed the starter motor and it worked straight away. They said it was a faulty starter motor and i replaced it with a brand new chrysler starter motor. The problem still p...

2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 diesel
Posted: Aug 30, 2009
Not starting

what is the compression retio

2003 Ford Mondeo 2ltr tdci
Posted: Aug 17, 2009
Won't start

Had the car running for a minute but then switched it off. A minute later it wouldn't start. The starter motor is running, head lights works but no ignition. When rotating the starter key in ignition position no warning lights on dashboard...

2000 Volkswagen Polo
Posted: Aug 16, 2009
Will not start

car was running ok but light kept comming on every few days (car with spanner in it) then without any signs it wont turn over. ignition lights are on ok indicators flash very fast had to call recovery they tried to start it. not battery or ...

2004 Vauxhall Meriva
Posted: Aug 16, 2009