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Old 06-11-2006, 08:10 PM
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My mates Fiesta 1.1 is having trouble starting, the battery seems ok and the car will bump start, but the satrter motor doesnt make a sound, well, normally it would just click over and over if it was the battery, but the starter motor will click once and thats it, even if its connected to another battery, so was just wondering if anyone had any other suggestions before i advise him to get another starter motor.

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sounds like starter motor is knackered!

get someone to turn the key and while doing this get a hammer and hit the starter motor body/solenoid and see if it free up/works as may be due to dirty connection inside!
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Originally Posted by Alvyn
sounds like starter motor is knackered!

get someone to turn the key and while doing this get a hammer and hit the starter body and see if it free up/works!
awesome will try that in the morning now
Old 06-11-2006, 09:25 PM
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or check the earths. i had this prob on the nova,swapped the starter and it made no difference,fitted a new earth,all sweet!
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starter motor deffo knackered
Old 06-11-2006, 10:04 PM
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I had the same thing with my Fiesta and it was the fuse ( 60 amp )

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how did you get on?
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