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How to get car fixed, broken starter motor.

  • 17-06-2009 12:22pm
    #1
    blue5
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭


    Hi, I think the starter motor is gone on the car. Do I just ring Joe Duffy BMW garage to tow it to them & get it fixed at extortionate prices or do you guys have any suggestions?

    All recommendations appreciated!

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    First off, what makes you think the starter motor needs replacing?


  • #3
    blue5
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blue5


    There's power in the battery, the engine just ticks repeatedly when turning the ignition. Point is I can't tow it to the garage, what's the best plan!


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    blue5 wrote: »
    There's power in the battery, the engine just ticks repeatedly when turning the ignition. Point is I can't tow it to the garage, what's the best plan!
    Sounds to me as though the battery has enough power to engage the starter solenoid but not to turn the engine over. The best plan is to either charge the battery or jump/push start it. If it happens again (and you're sure you haven't left anything on), replace the battery.


  • #5
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Agreed. Hook up a booster pack to the battery. If it fires up normally replace the battery.


  • #6
    blue5
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blue5


    Great I'll give that a go, thanks for your replies!


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