micra won't start

FirstTimer4Me

hiya

i have a nissan micra n reg which won't start all the lights come on the dashboard and the headlights are working but the engine won't start

when i put the key in the ignation and turn it once all the lights come as normal on the dashboard but when i turn the key to start the engine it just clicks there is no cranking noise like ya get when the batterry is dead it just clicks

hope i've made sense of the problem and someone can suggest any ideas

ta if anyone can help

ScottishSapper

FirstTimer4Me wrote: »

hiya

i have a nissan micra n reg which won't start all the lights come on the dashboard and the headlights are working but the engine won't start

when i put the key in the ignation and turn it once all the lights come as normal on the dashboard but when i turn the key to start the engine it just clicks there is no cranking noise like ya get when the batterry is dead it just clicks

hope i've made sense of the problem and someone can suggest any ideas

ta if anyone can help

Starter motor could be jammed, if you can see inside the engine bay, try tapping the starter with shaft of a hammer

FirstTimer4Me

ok thanks no idea where the starter moter is

sb44

Perhaps someone could point it out on this pic for you.

Quentin

Try putting it in first gear. Turn key just to unlock steering (ie nothing switched on). Handbrake off. Now go to back of car and rock it back and forward by pushing.

If starter is jammed this should free it. Jump in and try starting normally.

Hintza

Quentin wrote: »

Try putting it in first gear.

Will be easier if in 4th or 5th. But I agree with trying this.

It might still be the battery do the headlight look dim?

If I was having no joy grab a couple a burly blokes to give you a push start (use 2nd gear). Take it for a run before switching off (preferably on a hill) and see if it will start on the key then.

FirstTimer4Me

thanks for the help but it didnt work

i'll have to call rac and see if they can get it going

oh and theres no burly blokes about :eek:

ta for the help

Quentin

Have you tried a jump start? (You still can get lights on with a nearly flat battery)

FirstTimer4Me

just to update the outcome because its and old car something to do with the wires and started motor are possibly worn the rac guy said to just fiddle with the key in the ignation until it starts

booked car into a garage once i get paid to have it checked over.

ta all for the help

mazza111

Definitely sounds like starter motor and u don't need a man for that :cool: Just a matter of locating and hitting, even easy to replace. Would recommend any woman gets a haynes manual for their car, if I can do these things anyone can