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 ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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
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!
Is it turning over ? is your key ok . Press accelorator slowly to floor hold it then crank it till it fires .
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