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BazEdgar
24-02-2016, 13:15
Hi all,

Went to start my Williams today after about 2 weeks of being in my garage. No starting, instead I got a loud ticking sound from the starter.

Any ideas before I order a new starter motor? Have already tried hitting the solenoid a lot!
Vandella
24-02-2016, 13:37
can u bump it?
northy
24-02-2016, 13:49
you sure its the starter and not the battery ?
16v_paddy
24-02-2016, 14:00
Flat battery that is :winkey:
BazEdgar
24-02-2016, 14:01
Battery indicator said it was fine but it's out and on charge now. I'll give it a couple of hours as try it.
Winno
24-02-2016, 19:08
Is there a solenoid on the starter? (question to the crew).

It may be that or (as others have said) just needs a bump.
BazEdgar
24-02-2016, 19:30
Turns out it was the battery!! I now feel very foolish for posting this!! Moral of the tale, don't trust battery level indicators on top of batteries!
Danno
24-02-2016, 19:53
Turns out it was the battery!! I now feel very foolish for posting this!! Moral of the tale, don't trust battery level indicators on top of batteries!

Not foolish, maybe just inexperienced
northy
26-02-2016, 14:44
haha glad you got it sorted - a battery is miles easier to change than a starter
BazEdgar
27-02-2016, 09:57
Very true!! And a bit cheaper!
northy
29-02-2016, 11:47
but i am going to give you a black mark for attacking the starter with a hammer :winkey:

what battery have you got in now?
BazEdgar
01-03-2016, 13:44
It's the same battery that's been in it since I bought the car, a halfords one that looks too small for the tray. There's about of space an inch either side of the battery. It hasn't put a foot wrong until now though so I couldn't be bothered to change it.

What battery would you advise, if I do change mine?
northy
01-03-2016, 14:23
The small battery should be correct for the car. It should sit flush to the black spacer fitted to the front part of the battery tray nearest the headlight.

I can highly recommend Bosch batteries if you have a costco near you.
Vandella
01-03-2016, 14:26
I have an s5 in mine :)
0014
01-03-2016, 19:39
For the win....:grin:

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae262/Skip-1/CRW_7059%20copy_zpsiq8ej4us.jpg

Regards 0014
northy
01-03-2016, 22:15
Man that is a gorgeous engine bay!!!
0014
02-03-2016, 20:21
Man that is a gorgeous engine bay!!!

Oh get away with you....:oops: