Ok so my starter motor is a little off at times, I have tried hitting it today which normally works... FAIL....tried rocking it.... Fail

I live alone and have no friends....that live local so cant bump start anyone else got an idea on how to sort it alone?

(The motor turns but does not start.):bang:

sounds like the same problem i had.. take the airbox, battery and battery tray out so you have more room.. someone on here said to get a small mirror in there so you can see any loose wires could be a dodgey connection

When you say the motor turns but will not start do you mean the starter motor or the engine of the car?
Do you mean the starter motor runs but will not turn the engine over?

I have no idea. Think the motor turns and the starter clicks

Bump

Lights dimming as you try and start?
If not you need to check for fuel and sparks.

Any key light staying on the dash by any chance?

We need to understand the symptoms more clearly. If the starter motor turns, you probably wouldn't hear the click of its solenoid.

Theory: Ignition switch powers a solenoid (integral to starter motor). Solenoid is a heavy duty relay that engages motor with starter ring on flywheel then puts 12V onto the motor. Motor runs and cranks the engine. Any reference to connections includes earth return to battery (thick black wire from gearbox).

Scenario (1) - nothing happens when turning ign to start. Fault may be with battery, supply fuses, ignition switch, connections to starter motor or solenoid (in starter motor).

Scenario (2) - click or repetitive clicking noise - probably battery low or poor connections at starter motor (solenoid is engaging and disengaging).

Scenario (3) - clicking noise, no cranking. The click is the solenoid. Lights dimming if on at the time (indicating that the solenoid is connecting the motor to 12V, drawing much current, reducing battery voltage). Fault probably in starter motor (pre-engage jamming) or issue with starter ring or engine too tight (both less likely faults).

Scenario (4) - clicking noise but lights do not dim. Fault in wiring to starter motor or fault in starter motor (not connecting motor to 12V).

Scenario (5) - starter motor cranks engine but too slow to start it. Faulty battery or poor connections to starter motor or faulty starter motor.

Scenario (6) - starter motor cranks engine at normal speed but it doesn't fire. Not an issue with starter! Something such as fuel, air,compressionor ignition is missing or ill-timed.

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Motor is turning over - But engine isn't starting?

Sounds like the Solernoid Has Jammed/Got Stuck

usually hitting breaks its stick but often comes back
Its a different tone - just like a Fast Buzz if its not connecting up to the flywheel

Ziggy

Starts with scenario 5 and after a while begins to be more of a 3 lol

Sounds like battery is deadened. See if you can get someone to come and jump it with you or a boost machine. Jump starts the car without needing another car Always handy to have (or a neighbour who has one )