How to get car fixed, broken starter motor.

blue5 · 17-06-2009 12:22PM #1

Hi, I think the starter motor is gone on the car. Do I just ring Joe Duffy BMW garage to tow it to them & get it fixed at extortionate prices or do you guys have any suggestions?

All recommendations appreciated!

Thanks.

Anan1 · 17-06-2009 12:25PM

First off, what makes you think the starter motor needs replacing?

blue5 · 17-06-2009 12:35PM

There's power in the battery, the engine just ticks repeatedly when turning the ignition. Point is I can't tow it to the garage, what's the best plan!

Anan1 · 17-06-2009 12:45PM

blue5 wrote: »

There's power in the battery, the engine just ticks repeatedly when turning the ignition. Point is I can't tow it to the garage, what's the best plan!

Sounds to me as though the battery has enough power to engage the starter solenoid but not to turn the engine over. The best plan is to either charge the battery or jump/push start it. If it happens again (and you're sure you haven't left anything on), replace the battery.

Henry Ford III · 17-06-2009 01:14PM

Agreed. Hook up a booster pack to the battery. If it fires up normally replace the battery.

blue5 · 17-06-2009 01:24PM

Great I'll give that a go, thanks for your replies!

How to get car fixed, broken starter motor.

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