Engine Won't Turn Over

[maw]

Tried to start my car today but I just keeping getting a ticking sound & nothing... It's a 2.1 Pinto

 

Could it be the coil or starter motor? If so how can I check & eliminate one or the other before I buy new parts?

 

I thought it was something obvious like a flat battery but I get the same ticking sound even when using jump leads off my other motor.

[tractor]

sounds like starter motor then you could try tapping the starter motor as you are trying to start it

also if the starter motor is stuck in the engaged position put the car in gear and rock the car a bit then take out of gear and try starting it

Edited March 30, 2017 by tractor

[maccavvy]

battery may need charging ...

[maw]

Thanks Chris... that's a nice trick to try but it's a two man job because I'm not inspector gadget (showing my age!)

[tractor]

also have you had the battery off if so are the terminals tight

[jaimo]

Tap starter then try start

Or put car in gear handbrake off and rock car forward and back try start then

[tractor]

well get the missus to turn the key whilst you tap the starter

[maw]

I have had the battery off to charge it... I'll tighten them up properly, I'll try rocking in gear & I'll it a tap! Cover all the bases!

[jaimo]

Also where the ticking noise cumming from

[maw]

I'm not entirely sure... It's hard to tell... I would say it's near the starter motor which is what made me think it was that...

[jaimo]

Definatly not getting enough power or earth or stuck the rocking or tapping may sort it

[tractor]

is that not wot i said

[maw]

I'll give them a go & let you all know tomorrow:)

 

If I'm jumping the battery off my other car surely I'm getting enough power?

[jaimo]

Yeah iwas agreeing with you chris

[Bob Tucker]

Not if your earth has corroded. Remove it, clean it up, apply Vaseline & retighten it.