Yet another starting problem thread

[DrunkPenguin]

This has been happening for a year, but progressivly getting worse. Occasionally it wont start, when I turn the key I hear it click, but nothing. When this happens if I turn the key back and forth 3 or 4 times it eventually starts. Seems worse the hotter it is.

Should I replace the starter?





John

 

[VelocitàPaola]

How does it sound once it finally turns over? Does it sound like its really struggling?

Also, is the battery in good shape? It sounds like its definitely a problem in the charging system somewhere, as if the battery has just been continuously losing its charge.

 

[DrunkPenguin]

Once it clicks and turns over it starts normally, doesn't struggle at all. Its more like the starter just doesnt engage, instead it makes a single click. Back and forth with the key several times and I get click click click start. For a year now this has always started it up, its just annoying.




John