Starting problem

[need4speed]

Today on the way to the 'Ring stopped off at INTRAX to drop off the suspension on return to car 45 mins later it wouldn't start.
Checked battery, connections etc. but still no luck. After probably another 40 mins waiting about car suddenly decides to start.

Select neutral as normal turn key, hear faint click but that's it, starter motor not turning over.

Any thoughts does it sound like the starter motor is on its way out or anything else I am missing?

Cheers,
Grant

[Pip1968]

Hopefully just a one off. I have just arrived at the Nurburgring so see you tomorrow Fingers crossed.

Pip

[shimmy]

Maybe check connections to battery (but I presume central locking opened)

[need4speed]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Maybe check connections to battery (but I presume central locking opened)

Tried a hard reset by disconnecting battery etc. all other electrics working. Parked up at the Ring after drive from Intrax, stopped car and yried to start and same again. Left it for 40 mins and started first time.

[Mark CSL]

Sounds like the starter grant

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Mark CSL

Sounds like the starter grant

Buy a hammer





Who said I'm not mechanically sympathetic

[need4speed]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Buy a hammer





Who said I'm not mechanically sympathetic

Car has certainly had a verbal hammering today! Will see if I can find a starter motor from somewhere tomorrow.