Technical Car won' t start - grinding noise

[kazzamazza]

Hi,

I have a Grande Punto 1.2 Active(petrol)

Have changed the taillight bulbs as one was out. (Still out with new bulb)

I have tried to start the car and all I get is a grinding noise and a beep coming from somewhere in the car.

Any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks!

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi,

I have a Grande Punto 1.2 Active(petrol)

Have changed the taillight bulbs as one was out. (Still out with new bulb)

I have tried to start the car and all I get is a grinding noise and a beep coming from somewhere in the car.

Any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks!

hi,
the gringing noise is 95% coming from the starter motor.. probably because it's not getting full electrical power

not uncommon to have the main earth lead fail,

Connect a jump lead from negative battery terminal ( BLACK LEAD) to the engines metalwork , and try to start again,
let us know what you find,
Charlie

 

[kazzamazza]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, when you say engine metalwork...do you mean the chassis..like when jumping another car, or actually the engine.

Sorry if being a bit dense.

 

[inki]

Either,should be fine if chassis connect to a bit that's not painted.

If it was fine the last time you started it try putting the car in gear release handbrake & push the car forward & back a little,apply handbrake take out of gear & try to start.

 

[digger58]

Chassis not great as engine and box are rubber mounted, clamp earth lead onto a decent bit of metal on engine or box.

 

[kazzamazza]

Hi,

Tried both of the options of using hump lead, and rolling car.

Same as was before. Does that rule anything out?

Thanks

 

[inki]

What's the charge state of the battery? has your digital clock in the car reset it's self.

 

[kazzamazza]

managed to find someone to jump me!

Turns out it was just a flat battery. Probably as I had car door open and boot up when changing tail lights.

Taught me a lesson!!

Thanks for all your help!