Technical problem starting

[clifford59]

Hi All, 1996 1.9td ducato. on trying to start get chattering noise coming from near side area.. engine doesn't turn over. any thoughts please. All the Best Ian

 

[jackwhoo]

Flat / faulty/ dead battery

 

[clifford59]

thanks jackwhoo, remembered trick of putting a jump lead between neg terminal and engine. started first time therefore bad earth. cleaned all earth connections. job done. thanks again, Ian.

 

[jackwhoo]

Even better as that didn't cost you anything (-:
Good to be reminded of jump lead test.

 

[Communicator]

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As suggested by jackwhoo, a faulty battery. If this proves not to be tha cause, consider the possibility of a relatively high resistance in the starter solenoid supply. This high resistance could be due to faulty ignition switch contacts, or a wiring/connector fault. Also consider poor battery connections, including the earth connection.

 

[IceVovo]

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As suggested by jackwhoo, a faulty battery. If this proves not to be tha cause, consider the possibility of a relatively high resistance in the starter solenoid supply. This high resistance could be due to faulty ignition switch contacts, or a wiring/connector fault. Also consider poor battery connections, including the earth connection.

i thought starter motor related ...immediately

..if the battery is good.