Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hi peeps, got in car this morn and "click click click click" she wont engage starter motor Got AA coming out so al keep you informed of what is causing this. Any other ideas are worth a listen, cheers peeps. Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 drained battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Go for the easy first mate. Whats the battery like ? Next if the starters stuck, Put it in reverse and rock it backwards as hard as you can this can free up the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thanks for replies peeps Battery appears to be fine although its hard to tell under load, cd plays and all the lights on the daxh are bright ! Cant rock her as she is pointing down hill hahaha an our lass aint strong enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxtreme Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Easy test for the battery is to put the headlights on and try cranking - if its dead then the headlights will almost go out completely - obviously you need someone to look at them while you try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Easy test for the battery is to put the headlights on and try cranking - if its dead then the headlights will almost go out completely - obviously you need someone to look at them while you try it Or check the reflections if there is a car or something in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 All i get with lights on or off is a rapid clicking noise like the starter motor is stuck or wants ot engage but cant ! AA will be here soon so i will let you know the verdict..... I have only had her 2 weeks and 2 days boo hoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxtreme Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 You need to look at the lights while trying it - if they go out then the battery is FUBAR edit: Just noticed your avatar - no pun intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 All i get with lights on or off is a rapid clicking noise like the starter motor is stuck or wants ot engage but cant ! AA will be here soon so i will let you know the verdict..... I have only had her 2 weeks and 2 days boo hoo Rapid clicking happens when the battery is dead. Check the lights when cranking. Interior stuff can still come on when the battery is low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 All i get with lights on or off is a rapid clicking noise like the starter motor is stuck or wants ot engage but cant ! AA will be here soon so i will let you know the verdict..... I have only had her 2 weeks and 2 days boo hoo It sounds like the starter is stuck...,but it takes hardly any power to run the CD and a lot more think on to turn that big motoor and all those pistons mate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hope its only the battery mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 It's non of those it sounds like the solernoid has gone on the starter motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sounds like a duff battery to me, if you get a new one or the old one recharged it may well be worth doing an ecu reset too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sounds like a duff battery to me, if you get a new one or the old one recharged it may well be worth doing an ecu reset too. How longs this AA guy gunna take to get there.... We all now need to know what the prob was..... Battery. My vote... How do you reset the ECU ..and why would you need too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 OK, just tried everything again what you all suggest and now i dont get any clicking either, still cant rock the car but i think your right about the battery. Only thing is now, if it is the battery :- is the alternater fubar or is it just a 5 year old battery coming to the end of its life ? fingeres crossed its nothing too serious peeps. Thanks so so much for all your feedback, feels brilliant to know you have spot on peeps looking out for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 As soon as AA get here i (with in 30 mins) will post asap peeps this ECU reset.... is it something needed and if so can the AA guy/gal do it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yer never can tell with battery's.. Some last years and other dont, They may be fine 1 day and the next bolloxed.. with no warning. 5 years is not bad and it depends on the life its had... Stop,start,stop start is bad and longer runs better for it. If it is the battery get a good 1 with a good warrenty and shop around... Getting a cheap 1 will bite you in the bum and its false economy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 this happened to mine a few months back (during the wales drive out ) ended up being the starter motor solinoid - i new it wasnt the battery as i have fitted a HUGE red top to mine due to the soundsystem good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 As soon as AA get here i (with in 30 mins) will post asap peeps this ECU reset.... is it something needed and if so can the AA guy/gal do it ? May not be necessary but i would do it only if the battery had become flat. You can do it, guide here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxtreme Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Top be honest once a car battery has gone flat that badly you need to replace it. It may last a few more months once charged but it WILL give up on you again soon - especially now the days are shorted/colder and you're driving around with headlights/heater/rear demister etc running most of the time... 5 years is pretty good life for a car battery so don't be too disappointed edit: check this post out viewtopic.php?p=398485#p398485 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hahaha 5 yrs eh, well it might be 5 feckin years before AA get here too still no sign Just incase, if it is the battery the AA will probably want to sell me one, they usually have ones with 2 year garantees. If this is indeed the battery should i get my own or just go with the AA one ? If buying one for myself is better.....which one ? Cheers peeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Err... Just thought, you said you were on a hill, Could you not bump start it (In 2nd) and then see if it shakes the starter loose and once its started park it back up and turn it off and see if it starts again... I suppose its like the Z version of "Emergency repair procedure No:1" a bit like thumpin yer telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Cant mate, cos the hill is my drive and am straight out onto the road so would be a load of huffing and puffing moving it, AA cant be that far away now Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 AA 4th emergency service my A@*e. You should have told-em you were a 6foot blond in yer 20's. They'd av been with you in minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hahahaha maybe i am a six foot blonde !! not. Anyhow they have been and it is my battery so, i am off to halfords to get a calcium one fitted, £85 with a 4 yr warranty. Only propbelm is, the guy at halfords doesnt know if it will effect any of the alarm system etc, i am aware that the radio channels will be lost and my bluetooth will need recoding but is it ok for halfords to swap it ? Cheers peeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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