Anthony Micallef Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 I charged my battery and put it back in the car. I turn the ignition on and can hear the fuel pump whirr into life. However when I push the starter button all I get is a loud and fast clicking sound, the engine doesn't attempt to turn over ☹️. Does it sound like the starter has gone? Any suggestions would be appreciated. The Happy 7 Owner 😬 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 I had exactly the same thing. Despite the battery appearing to be charged, it was in fact knackered (dead cell) and was unable to deliver enough juice to the starter for it to engage. Try jumping from another battery to verify. *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell of Su77on Se7ens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 Get the battery tested, it may not be a dud battery. If you turn the key & you get a single click then you may have the infamous K series starter problem. There is an easy fix for this. Do a search in the archives as the fix has been well explained in other threads. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddy1 Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 it may sound obvious but have you checked the inertia switch, it should be on the bulkhead by the battery, they often get triped if you are working in that area simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 Anthony Sounds like a lack of power to the starter. Possibly bad connections or knackered / not fully charged battey, Try a set of Jump leads first, if that works then you may need a new battery or it needs charging some more. If it doesn't, connect one Jump lead from the negative terminal to somewhere on the engine. If it starts check the Body to Engine earth connection. If that doesn't work turn the ignition off, connect one jump lead to the large nut (not the one the big red wire goes to!!) on the back of the starter solenoid that has the wire going into the actual starter body, connect the other end to the live terminal of the battery, the starter should spin but not turn the engine. If it does check the battery to starter red wire (may go via the battery master switch if you have one). If it doesn't then try another/ replacing the starter. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted January 5, 2003 Author Share Posted January 5, 2003 Thank you for all your advice. I did try jumping it from another vehicle but to no avail. I will try some of the suggestions you have given. Thnaks again The Happy 7 Owner 😬 😬 😬 Edited by - anthony micallef on 5 Jan 2003 20:06:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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