My friend has got a 07 Fiat Punto, not sure of the model but I think it's just a 1.2 litre or something like that. The problem she has is when she tries to start it it just makes a horrible whining sort of noise. The only thing I can compare it to is the noise you get if you try to start your car when it is already started. She says she has had the starter motor changed and also the ring gear but it still does it. Sometimes it will do it 3 or 4 times and then it will start, other times it will start ok 1st time. Any suggestions what she can try looking at next without it costing her a fortune?

Cheers peeps.

 

When did she have the starter changed last. The starters are really common for nacking up.

 

Not sure Glenn, I'll find out.

 

Could be wrong starter and only just catching the edge of the ring gear, also check to make sure the dowel is there as the starter could be slightly off

 

The starter was changed last October Glenn.

 

Come on all you mechanics, any other suggestions?

 

I'm no mechanic but it being a Fiat is the main problem.

 

starter motor, whack it hard as it may be stuck

 

Oh fuck I forgot common problem, I've done loads check the earth strap that goes from the battery to the body then to the starter, that will be your problem 100% I would put a beer on it

 

Also check to make sure the plastic clip that seperated the main live feed and the trigger is ok and that the spring washer is not corroded

 

Common fault on Puntos etc!

 

Cheers mate. Would that cause it to make the horrible noise that it makes when it fails to start?

 

It would if all its doing it spinning the starter and not throwing it out

 

That's excellent mate, thanks again, hopefully you've been a great help.

 

No worries good luck hope you sort it