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Hi

My car hasn't been starting (it starts sometimes), just won't tick over . RAA guy said it could be the starter motor? has anyone have similar problems?

Please let me know

Darith

Yeah.

Starter motor is a very common thing. What kind of noises does the car make? Does it crank?

If it's the starter motor it should pretty much should be like a single tic when you turn the key...

Check your battery 1st but because it could be your battery, so measure the voltage when:

a) car is idling
b) > 30 minutes after stopping the car. (Or in the morning)

If it's the starter motor, I suggest you search the forums, cos this has been discussed heaps and heaps. In short, you will have to get the starter motor reconditioned...

Good Luck.

sometimes you wont even get the single tick!

try get under the car, give the starter motor a few taps with a hammer, and usually it kicks the starter motor back into life.

Hay payaya these are the links that may help http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... de=results I hope they help

Hi i've just replaced my starter motor as like your car it sometimes started then others not. If its the starter motor it generally will just click and another sign is a continous buzzing noise that lasts about 5 seconds when turning the key. Hope this helps

cww101049

Thanks for feed back

It does make a buzzing noise and clicks as well. Last night it started fined when for a short drive but this morning just didn't wanna start.

Thanks again for help people, its in a garage getting fixed hopefully back on the road very soon.

sounds very much like your starter motor...

you should be able to get it reco'd ... what area are you in ?

cww101049 wrote: Hi i've just replaced my starter motor as like your car it sometimes started then others not. If its the starter motor it generally will just click and another sign is a continous buzzing noise that lasts about 5 seconds when turning the key. Hope this helps

cww101049

the ISC buzzes when the car is put onto on, so it could be that as well?

Hi

Just updating the current status on my car thats back on the road again.

It was the starter motor got it recondition for $360

Thanks for information guys