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02-02-14, 12:09 PM	#1
redzed Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 798	Strange engine start problem my track car wont start, suspected the starter which i have now changed and it still doesnt start, havent had chance to have proper look at it yet but any ideas? ive added a video so you can hear the noise its making, help appreciated! http://s1363.photobucket.com/user/ia...tml?sort=3&o=0 Cheers __________________

02-02-14, 12:26 PM	#2
Ritchy technically an expertish Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clydebank, Glasgow Posts: 7,902	Sounds like a flat battery, either that or its seized __________________ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ __________________ Top Gear Transmissions Glasgow

02-02-14, 12:38 PM	#3
petet16 Technical Expert R.I.P. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,239	How much voltage is the battery showing ? __________________ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ __________________ It never got fast enough for me Hunter S Thompson R.I.P. Peter David Scott 18.07.59 to 21.11.16 Will be missed by us all but we will always remember you.

02-02-14, 01:00 PM	#4
redzed Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 798	It's got a new battery and I've tried my other zs battery which is fine on it same noise __________________

02-02-14, 01:21 PM	#5
petet16 Technical Expert R.I.P. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,239	Assuming the engine isn't seized, it may be worth checking the main engine earth for condition and clean connections. __________________ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ __________________ It never got fast enough for me Hunter S Thompson R.I.P. Peter David Scott 18.07.59 to 21.11.16 Will be missed by us all but we will always remember you.

02-02-14, 01:22 PM	#6
Mark S Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,284	as pete, earth, a jump lead from engine to battery may suffice?

02-02-14, 01:26 PM	#7
stamford Site Owner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waterlooville, Hants Posts: 24,097	That sounds like starting circuit and not engine related. As said check all cables to the starter solenoid and all earthing straps. __________________ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ __________________ Some useful links: Become a Site Supporter Site stickers ZS buyers guide part 1, ZS buyers guide part 2, ZS buyers guide part 3. Become a site trader Site rules Site Supporter & Payments Not Showing

02-02-14, 01:29 PM	#8
redzed Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 798	It's got a new battery and I've tried my other zs battery which is fine on it same noise __________________

02-02-14, 06:45 PM	#9
talkingcars Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 10,493	so like they've said already check your connections. __________________ Former custodian of the legend that was FE54 - RIP

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so like they've said already check your connections.

Double post!? No idea why it posted twice

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