Ignition problem ?

[Alany]

Hi all

I have a 98 1.4sx bravo.

A few weeks ago my car was very slugish to start as is the batt was low on power... but I know it wasnt. Then once day it finally wouldnt start at all. I got a jump and the problem actually seemed to get better.

Then last weekend after a short 40 mile drive things got worse, The ignition now makes some wierd ticking noise ( comming from behind the dash) and some times when i try and start it first time it makes a god awful screaching noise...then it starts on the second attempt

Any advice?

Alan

 

[Tom]

Dead starter by the sounds of it. How old is the car, how many miles and how long since you had a new battery?

 

[Tom]

Re: Re: Re: Ignition problem ?

When it makes the ticking noise, is the engine actually turning over?

 

[alan]

Re: Re: Ignition problem ?

its a 1998 there is 78000 on the clock. The batt should be ok... had it tested.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Ignition problem ?

both.... before and after !!!

Alan

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ignition problem ?

ok forget the ticking noice.. I figured what that is.

My problem is the car making this horrible screaching noise when I try and start it first time

Alan

 

[Tom]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ignition problem ?

Of the fanbelt is slipping.

Does it screech AFTER its started or while it starting?

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ignition problem ?

Probably the starter drive pinion is not pulled out while cranking.
-need to remove starter and check flywheel ring gear teeth and starter drive pinion teeth.