Orion_Gav

Having issues getting my brothers car started, there is just nothing at all when we try and start it,just a click from the ignition and that's it. Checked the connections on the starter and they seem fine,

it was running a few year back but after that it just made a fast clicking noise like a machine gun but not there is nothing,possibly a starter motor fault do you think? it's a 1.4 cvh.

maido

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my 1.4 orion sufferd the same sort of fault (starter motor) id normally shock mine accross the 2 terminals with screwdriver etc not the best soloution but it worked at the time lol. replaced the motor and it hasnt bein bad since.. is the battery good? the machine gun sound is normally not enough charge to fire the car

Fordmad!

Battery or starter definitely try giving the starter a good clack with a hammer and make sure the battery is fully charged. Sounds like the starter is definitely sticking!

Orion_Gav

Yeah it was the starer motor so we changed it over, starter now works but engine won't start, any ideas?

Fordmad!

Sure you wired the starter up right? Does it turn over?

escortedal

when was last time car ran?
if it has sat for a long while the hydraulic lifters can become soft and wont open the valves.
battery got enough juice to turn engine at right speed as well as give a spark.
check for a spark at plug leads first,
if spark check fuel, is the fuel old?
if so drain and renew.
may need a tow in gear to pressurise the lifters or put it on a starter charger to get them filled with oil.

Orion_Gav

Yeah the starter is deffo connected correctly, thanks for the advice i'll check for a spark at the cables tomorrow.