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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

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.

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

added this video

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.

I hope it ain't the flywheel

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?

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

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

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

I know it's attached but it looks grubby

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

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

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