Flipping car won't start...

[Paolo]

...kinda loud clicking noise every second. Seems to be some charge in the battery...

Thoughts anyone?

hasn't been out for a couple of weeks and I've just packed it up for a day's driving

[tenkfeet]

Sounds like a flat battery / loose battery connection . If its not been on a charger defo flat battery .

[mac]

Are the headlights coming on when your trying to start it?


If so then it's the battery that's gone flat


The other option is that your starter has jammed - trying rocking the car with it in gear - remember to take it out of gear again before attempting to start it.



Mac

[Paolo]

...thanks guys. Are you sensing the extent of my mechanical expertise??

had to go and buy some jump leads

Jump-started ok. Thanks a lot!!!!

I'm off out

[meatball]

Even my sis can sort that one, such a polisher!
Glad it's sorted!

[Paolo]

Even my sis can sort that one, such a polisher!
Glad it's sorted!

....response as expected Mr Meatbaw

[meatball]

Glad I didn't let you down....hehe
Have a good new year sir!

[Paolo]

Glad I didn't let you down....hehe
Have a good new year sir!

You too mate! I actually took a picture of it after 200 miles of winter motoring just by way of evidence for you.

Your car back on the road ok??

[meatball]

Yeah......the problem was only minor.....and meant to be a common one.......seals replaced and all is well.
Photo evidence? Photochopped no doubt! Did you cry a bit? hehe

[steve_weegie]

Photo evidence? Photochopped no doubt!

All the best evidence is mate