Fiat Punto; the starter motor wont respond

External Since: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 1

hi i was wondering if you could help.

ihave a 98 punto 60 sx.

up to yesterday it started perfectly - 1st time

yesterday however the starter motor will not even turn - no sound is
made (ie. indicating its on its way out or not enough power) i tried
to jump start off another car - still the same so i pretty confident
it isnt the battery - lights radio etc works.

i put the key in the ignition - code light comes on then off (as per
usuall) so i dont think its the emobiliser

does any one know what it could be - is it normal for a starter motor
to go just like that . usually they get a bit stook then work on and
off?

thanks fearghal,

External Since: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 11

Try starting the engine with the headlights on. If the lights go very dim
or don't light up bright then the bearing in the starter motor has gone -
replce with new or reconditioned starter motor. It could also be that
there is a couple of teeth missing from the flywheel on the engine. To
check this out try puting the car in first gear - with the engine switched
off and stopped, release the handbrake and rock the car forwards and
backwards. Pull up the handbrake, put the gears in neutral and then try
starting the engine as nirmal. If this works there are a few teeth mi

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