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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?
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.
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!
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
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!
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?
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 :)
For the win....:grin:
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae262/Skip-1/CRW_7059%20copy_zpsiq8ej4us.jpg
Regards 0014
Man that is a gorgeous engine bay!!!
Man that is a gorgeous engine bay!!!
Oh get away with you....:oops:
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