i drive a Fiat Punto, over last week it has been struggling to start (especially when cold). When I turn the ignition the engine does not turn over and I can hear a whineing sound which I think is the starter motor? I don't think it will be the battery as I only changed that last year..
I can get car started after a few attempts. I want to know if this is something I can easily fix myself, or what needs done.
Cheers
2007-01-15 06:59:24 · 4 answers · asked by Robbie S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if engine will not do anything and you hear the starter whining , then it will start. you may have a bad starter. what happens is a couple of teeth will break off the starter gear and it wont start it. rotate the starter and sometimes will start. Eventually it will go altogether. Should be easy to replace
2007-01-15 07:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by friendly advice from maine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your starter, as well as broken starter gear teeth or internal damage, it could also be loose or broken starter mounting bolts. I suggest you check the bolts first.
2007-01-15 15:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by Galileon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Corey, it sounds like the alternater if it's not the battery.. It's usually an easy fix.
2007-01-15 15:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by James Dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alternator.. bring it to autozone or a local parts store and they will replace it for you.. i think its free at advanced auto parts...
2007-01-15 15:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by Corey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋