Broken down at beaconsfield services

We've broken down on the way to France in beaconsfield services. Starter has died and wondered if anyone knows a garage open on a Sunday that could help ?

 

I don't live too far from the services , I don't have a spare starter motor but there is a euro car parts in just of m40 jnct 4 not sure if they are open though ?


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What are the symptoms? Starters don't often just give up, more usually wiring related!

 

you sure its not hot start prob ? let it cool down then try it ?

 

I've just checked and they are open from 10 to 4
Address is
High Wycombe
Unit 2 & 3 Treadaway Technology Centre, Treadaway Hill, Loudwater
High Wycombe, HP10 9RSTelephone
01628 534 000
Can pop down with some tools if you need a hand


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Have you tried tapping it with a hammer whilst trying to start it (make sure its not in gear !) had this problem on mine a couple of times


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How far have you driven it ?

 

It may be just the solenoid that is stuck - I sometimes have to rock mine in gear to free it up. It is possible to hot wire the starter as well - someone on here described how t do that a few weeks ago

 

All wires checked and cleaned. Battery at 12.8 volts when not started then 13.8 (when bump) started so alternator good & battery charging. It turns over for a second then slow to a stop as if battery is dead, earthed from battery to clean bit on engine but no luck. It makes a very metal high pitched whining when it does turn over

 

Actually it does start sometimes when coo but not always, any ideas?

 

how long have you been their ?

 

Doesn't sound usual hot start symptom.

Best bet is to buy a starter tomorrow from motor factor, then get some friendly forum members over to fit!

 

From Cumbria

 

Since 4:30!
Should be on ferry now, wife crying

 

Is it turning over ? is your key ok . Press accelorator slowly to floor hold it then crank it till it fires .

 

Unfortunately that didn't work so other half hit me with it !

 

It`s really not a drama - treat it as an adventure

Starter issues are usually simple , if temporary fixes .
Rocking to free up the solenoid or a swift tap with a your club of choice , you`ll sort it and chuckle about it i years to come ..... maybe .....

I presume it`ll bump start so fire it up and just carry on - parking on a slight incline is the way forward

 

It turns for a second then just slows and stops. Key is fine