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Fecking cars that don't wanna start
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Being there a whike ago stayed in brandon hotel came out car wouldnt start ??"
what's was wrong with her I give up with my car lol ah no I think it's either the starter motor or fuse is gone somewhere
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"When u turn key have you power. "
yep have power radio an lights work when I go too start it the speed an Rev monitor makes a mad clicking sound and the lights go off then when I stop trying too start it the lights and radio comes back on well depends if I have them switched off or not I have no idea wtf the problem is
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm a apprentice mechanic , if it keeps going dead just randomly it's a faulty battery and if it's on and off going dead could be faulty wiring may be broken somewhere along the loom and a pothole or ramp would set it off |
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By *obrayMan
over a year ago
Craigavon |
Most likly the battery if your hearing clicking. Jump start it and see if that gets it going. Look on the top the battery most will have a indicator (Green or Red cicrle to let you know if its dead.) If its red get a new one and if its green get someone to test it still just incase it could be the alternator not charing it.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Brand new battery in her lads I even charged the old one up so its deffo deffo not the battery forgot too say if I turn on the lights and when I go too start it they go off and come back on when I stop trying too start it same with the radio before I start it I'm getting full power of everything but when I start it they all go off and the Rev an speed monitors click like mad |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sorry just read your comments you have a dodgy starter motor I can nearly be sure of it with the clicking sound and all dash lights etc working "
was thinking the same can't be the battery as I'm charging the old one and I even put a new one in her I then put the old in a polo and it started that with no issues as my car is seat arosa so same parts as the polo
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off "
ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Starter motor clicking when you turn the key?"
not a sound coming from the enigne or under the bonnet I was able too put into reserve while it was trying too start and reserve her but I can't now there's no clicking all the speed an rev monitor clicks
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday "
an independent garage will more then likely send a mechanic to you as long as your not to far away , but if you know someone who's a mechanic it be cheaper a starter motor is not to expensive and is a quick enough job as well on most cars
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday an independent garage will more then likely send a mechanic to you as long as your not to far away , but if you know someone who's a mechanic it be cheaper a starter motor is not to expensive and is a quick enough job as well on most cars "
ah yeah I know a mechanic he said I have 3 options get a new starter motor or it can be cleaned etc or go too a scrap yard and take one out of a polo so when I get true too this chap il see what he says too me he's brilliant with the rest of the family an has never let them down with prices or parts etc but as I said my car is only an arosa so she's only a cute little car lol
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I would say it def the alternatior then or you got a big power drain from somewhere."
I haven't a clue what the problem is haha I know noting about the mechanics of cars other than the basics. I'd put my life on it if I started too fiddle around with stuff il have a bigger problem on m my hands lol
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If it is the starter motor then get one from a scrap yard. Cars aren't thrown away/scrapped because that broke. Just check you can take it back if it doesn't work.
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By *obrayMan
over a year ago
Craigavon |
"I would say it def the alternatior then or you got a big power drain from somewhere. I haven't a clue what the problem is haha I know noting about the mechanics of cars other than the basics. I'd put my life on it if I started too fiddle around with stuff il have a bigger problem on m my hands lol "
Just make sure you tell the family member that you put a new battery in on thursday.
The alternator is most likly not charging the battery up that would explain why your battery is dead now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Starter motor clicking when you turn the key? not a sound coming from the enigne or under the bonnet I was able too put into reserve while it was trying too start and reserve her but I can't now there's no clicking all the speed an rev monitor clicks "
Low power in the battery, when was the last time it was replaced. A good battery might only last 4 years. Or less. Cold weather can kill a battery very quick. If your driving and your headlights aren't great then the alternator |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday an independent garage will more then likely send a mechanic to you as long as your not to far away , but if you know someone who's a mechanic it be cheaper a starter motor is not to expensive and is a quick enough job as well on most cars ah yeah I know a mechanic he said I have 3 options get a new starter motor or it can be cleaned etc or go too a scrap yard and take one out of a polo so when I get true too this chap il see what he says too me he's brilliant with the rest of the family an has never let them down with prices or parts etc but as I said my car is only an arosa so she's only a cute little car lol "
ah well then I'd just wait for him to sort it honestly better of garages have all sorts of ways to make a quick euro haha least he's trusted and reliable
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Starter motor clicking when you turn the key? not a sound coming from the enigne or under the bonnet I was able too put into reserve while it was trying too start and reserve her but I can't now there's no clicking all the speed an rev monitor clicks
Low power in the battery, when was the last time it was replaced. A good battery might only last 4 years. Or less. Cold weather can kill a battery very quick. If your driving and your headlights aren't great then the alternator "
Thursday brand new battery put into it and it's fully charged working perfect in a polo at the moment |
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over a year ago
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday an independent garage will more then likely send a mechanic to you as long as your not to far away , but if you know someone who's a mechanic it be cheaper a starter motor is not to expensive and is a quick enough job as well on most cars ah yeah I know a mechanic he said I have 3 options get a new starter motor or it can be cleaned etc or go too a scrap yard and take one out of a polo so when I get true too this chap il see what he says too me he's brilliant with the rest of the family an has never let them down with prices or parts etc but as I said my car is only an arosa so she's only a cute little car lol ah well then I'd just wait for him to sort it honestly better of garages have all sorts of ways to make a quick euro haha least he's trusted and reliable "
well he has his own little garage for decades he's well know and always good reports about him I know another fella just down the road from me but iv heard he fixes everything an not what u want fixed then when it comes too paying him he charges true the roof so fuk that I can deal with little problems an fix them myself I don't fancy some fuker charging me for something I don't want done lol
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday an independent garage willmore then likely send a mechanic to you as long as your not to far away , but if you know someone who's a mechanic it be cheaper a starter motor is not to expensive and is a quick enough job as well on most cars ah yeah I know a mechanic he said I have 3 options get a new starter motor or it can be cleaned etc or go too a scrap yard and take one out of a polo so when I get true too this chap il see what he says too me he's brilliant with the rest of the family an has never let them down with prices or parts etc but as I said my car is only an arosa so she's only a cute little car lol ah well then I'd just wait for him to sort it honestly better of garages have all sorts of ways to make a quick euro haha least he's trusted and reliable well he has his own little garage for decades he's well know and always good reports about him I know another fella just down the road from me but iv heard he fixes everything an not what u want fixed then when it comes too paying him he charges true the roof so fuk that I can deal with little problems an fix them myself I don't fancy some fuker charging me for something I don't want done lol "
definitely stick to your reliable seriously stay away from that other cowboy haha
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get the starter motor checked and bring to a garage for computer diagnostics the problem will show up also ring around for prices and try stay away from main dealership garages they will try to rip you off ha I would but iv no way driving it haha ah we have know a chap who deals with cars in the family im gonna ring him after the bank holiday an independent garage willmore then likely send a mechanic to you as long as your not to far away , but if you know someone who's a mechanic it be cheaper a starter motor is not to expensive and is a quick enough job as well on most cars ah yeah I know a mechanic he said I have 3 options get a new starter motor or it can be cleaned etc or go too a scrap yard and take one out of a polo so when I get true too this chap il see what he says too me he's brilliant with the rest of the family an has never let them down with prices or parts etc but as I said my car is only an arosa so she's only a cute little car lol ah well then I'd just wait for him to sort it honestly better of garages have all sorts of ways to make a quick euro haha least he's trusted and reliable well he has his own little garage for decades he's well know and always good reports about him I know another fella just down the road from me but iv heard he fixes everything an not what u want fixed then when it comes too paying him he charges true the roof so fuk that I can deal with little problems an fix them myself I don't fancy some fuker charging me for something I don't want done lol definitely stick to your reliable seriously stay away from that other cowboy haha "
oh the story's iv heard about is unreal lol I'm deffo staying well clear of him for sure
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Had something similar once.... was working on car so disconnected battery, (forget why), anyway stuck battery in again and then went to shop, everything was working, lights/radio etc but when I went to start it.. nothing just a click!
Opened bonnet and then realized I'd forgotten to tighten one of the cable terminal bolts fully.
Tightened it and away it went... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If there's one thing you need in life, it's a trusted mechanic. I got my Da's & I don't think I've ever had a laid up car, he gets a bottle & a Christmas cake every year & I get a call the week before my car is due it's service. They are priceless. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've heard of something like this happening on a Seat before. I'm sorry I can't remember what it was, but I do know the car I'm thinking of is laid up and didn't get fixed, despite many efforts. Hope your family member, or someone else can sort it for you. It's hard to be without a car in some parts of the country. |
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By *al2001Man
over a year ago
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"Had something similar once.... was working on car so disconnected battery, (forget why), anyway stuck battery in again and then went to shop, everything was working, lights/radio etc but when I went to start it.. nothing just a click!
Opened bonnet and then realized I'd forgotten to tighten one of the cable terminal bolts fully.
Tightened it and away it went... "
Sounds like loose terminal to me too
Tighten both battery terminals. Failing that put car into first gear and try push car back and forward a bit then try it. Starter motor will often get stuck and this frees it |
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"Had something similar once.... was working on car so disconnected battery, (forget why), anyway stuck battery in again and then went to shop, everything was working, lights/radio etc but when I went to start it.. nothing just a click!
Opened bonnet and then realized I'd forgotten to tighten one of the cable terminal bolts fully.
Tightened it and away it went...
Sounds like loose terminal to me too
Tighten both battery terminals. Failing that put car into first gear and try push car back and forward a bit then try it. Starter motor will often get stuck and this frees it"
I had only 600 miles on car and it was enough to stop it starting... it started, went to shop and wouldn't start on way back, everything worked except it wouldn't start until I tightened it fully! |
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Sounds like loose battery connection make sure its down fully on the battery pole then tighten it up i would check the 2 of them are tight as that would cause it too click but cud be starter either but if u leave it in gear with ignition off give it a rock and cud move it out of the spot its jammed in and might start for you ive had all that with cars not starting and now have a toyota no probs all the best  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Iv tried everything just too mention it has 2 keys one key for the doors and one key too start it iv looked at all the fuses they all seem fine everyone of them |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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All I'm getting is slight ticking coming from under the bonnet when I try start that's it noting else before I start her an the ignition is on the lights wipers radio they all work fine its when I start it there's noting other than tick tick tick tick coming from the bonnet |
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By *obrayMan
over a year ago
Craigavon |
"Here's a short video of my problem so far not my real name or YouTube channel lol just incase
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13-0puT3_SE"
Sounds like a relay. What make, model an year of car? |
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By *obrayMan
over a year ago
Craigavon |
"Here's a short video of my problem so far not my real name or YouTube channel lol just incase
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13-0puT3_SE
Sounds like a relay. What make, model an year of car?"
Sorry just seen its a Arosa. Check the back of the fuse box there should be a relay 109, it or the others might be faulty. |
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"When u turn key have you power. yep have power radio an lights work when I go too start it the speed an Rev monitor makes a mad clicking sound and the lights go off then when I stop trying too start it the lights and radio comes back on well depends if I have them switched off or not I have no idea wtf the problem is "
sounds like the alternator
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