Possible starter motor demon?

Smubble · 13-09-2007, 10:59

Or just a broken one? My car now when starting sounds like a small beast from the depths of hell is screeching. Only started doing this last night, and unfortunatley I had to take it to work today. It does start the car, however the starter sounds very unhealthy.
Hopefully this is not related, but since last night I have also noticed a knocking noise, when going over bumps, rough ground, or even just when driving along at a constant speed. Quickly checked the suspension, and that seems to be fine, and the knocking sound like it is coming from underneath/next to my left foot.

Sods law to happen just 2 months after the MOT

Thanks in advance!

bobob · 13-09-2007, 18:19

Possibly damage to the teeth on the starter ring if it's not just a starter motor problem.

bobob · 13-09-2007, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smubble

I have also noticed a knocking noise, when going over bumps, rough ground, or even just when driving along at a constant speed.

Exhaust mounting rubber broken maybe?

surprising_skod · 14-09-2007, 00:37

not related.
the starter motor is probably on its way out. down to the breakers with you. take a 17mm and 19mm ring spanner.

13-09-2007, 10:59	#1
Smubble Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bathgate, West Lothian, jammed between Edinburgh and Glasgow Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Possible starter motor demon? Or just a broken one? My car now when starting sounds like a small beast from the depths of hell is screeching. Only started doing this last night, and unfortunatley I had to take it to work today. It does start the car, however the starter sounds very unhealthy. Hopefully this is not related, but since last night I have also noticed a knocking noise, when going over bumps, rough ground, or even just when driving along at a constant speed. Quickly checked the suspension, and that seems to be fine, and the knocking sound like it is coming from underneath/next to my left foot. Sods law to happen just 2 months after the MOT Thanks in advance! __________________ Current Car: 2000 X Skoda Felicia Classic 1.3 in Silver

13-09-2007, 18:19	#2
bobob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 574 Thanks: 14 Thanked 57 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Possible starter motor demon? Possibly damage to the teeth on the starter ring if it's not just a starter motor problem.

14-09-2007, 00:37	#4
surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 238 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Possible starter motor demon? not related. the starter motor is probably on its way out. down to the breakers with you. take a 17mm and 19mm ring spanner.

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