S reg 306 not starting

[sarah barron]

Hi Hoping someone can help, my s reg tdi 306 (barry) wont start! the dash lights come on but when i turn the key nothing just a little click noise but doesnt fire up at all, i was thinking its the starting motor but as im rather hopeless i could really do with some advice. Thanks

[stevoxsi]

Could just be a dead battery. The dash lights lighting up don't mean there's enough power to start it. Steal someones and try that first.

[sarah barron]

Hi i thought it might be that but when we attached jump leads it still did the same

[stevoxsi]

Hit it!A good run of battering will sometimes free up a starter! Maybe try bump starting the car then when it's running turn the key to start for a second. Sounds bad but can sometimes free up the starter. Doesn't sound good but you've nothing to lose!

[JazzJPH]

Mine did that! It was a bad earth!

[sarah barron]

ok so i hit it?...god knows im tempted lol! i will give it a go and let you know, thanks for the help its much appreciated! x

[JazzJPH]

I'd check earthing first, I didn't personally do it, stevo may be able to tell you the technical parts, but my mechanic stuck his hand into the depths of the engine bay and then just got the "earthing cable/strap" and attached it to the nearest metal part of the car.

easier to do that crackin a starter.

[warlord0]

First thing to check is the starter motor and solenoid. Then the earthing straps. Use the jumper leads directly to earth the starter and see if it's any better.

[Gibbo]

I'd also check the starter solenoid and the wiring associated with it.

[stevoxsi]

If it's just sticking though, seriously, hit it! Could be the earthing strap right enough. A jump lead from the battery to the starter earth as said will tell the tale.