Help me cars making crazy electrical noise --update--

[LeeLee]

Just tried to start the car and it made a slow low noise from the starter,tried it again it engaged the fly wheel but sounded like it didn't properly and now it's just making a fast short electrical noise,the starter isn't that old but with problems with the car probably has bin used more than should of bin,it's a Lucas starter cars a 316 help don't know what to do

[trash-berd]

Could be a bum solenoid not fully engaging? Could you post a video of the sound your hearing? I've had to replace a brand new starter unit within 6 months of installation before. Bum units happen.

[LeeLee]

Il try and as a video in next 15 mins,that's what I think it is,really? That's not very long at all,ok il try now
Thanks

[LeeLee]

added this video

[trash-berd]

That almost sounds like the solenoid engaging and disengaging. Maybe your flywheel teeth are shot? I have no idea on that. Might be worth having someone start it while your inspect the area.

[LeeLee]

I hope it ain't the flywheel

[e21-Mark]

Are you sure battery has a full charge? Hook up some jump leads or a booster pack.

If you can, have someone give the starter a good whack with a rubber mallet or piece of wood. Sometimes the motor can stick.

Does the engine bump start ok?

[LeeLee]

It's a auto,don't think I can bump start it,Im going to get some leads on when I get back,when I've had a dead battery before it hasn't made this kind of racket,but it's possible,I've had a lot of problems starting it last few months which I've sorted now,I'm sure trying to start it a lot hadn't done it very well,I replaced the battery before Xmas aswell but the first thing il check

[gazzab1978]

Hello lee, I have jump leads I could bring round to see if it's the battery. What time soupy Finnish work today mate?

[e21-Mark]

Also check the engine earth strap. A poor earth can cause all sorts of electrical gremlins.

[LeeLee]

I know it's attached but it looks grubby

[LeeLee]

How do I get a good earth on the engine? Could I use the insulated style earth normally used for battery earth I know they do them at halfords,or does it have to be a original style

[LeeLee]

It's not the battery,just got a jump by a mate,I'm now taking the starter motor of to have a look it's tight to get to the top bolt lol had to take a water way hose off

[LeeLee]

[LeeLee]

Replaced the starter and the starter doesn't fit right it's a Bosch one as they ordered me one instead of Lucas,so but it makes a loud hitting ringing noise