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307 won't start - tries but doesn't 'catch'.
shell_girl
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in Motoring
Hi,
Sorry I realise it's difficult to diagnose a car problem over a forum, but if anyone can offer any insight I'd be really grateful.
Started my car today and drove less than 30 feet- it felt sluggish as if I was driving in a low speed in 3rd gear. It juddered to a halt- I tried to restart it a couple of times, it tried to start but wouldn't quite 'catch' if that's the right term for it. After a few times I assume I must have drained the battery (probably 3- 4 attempts) and it wouldn't even try to turn over.
Jumped the battery, but back to stage one, trying to start but not catching. At this point the bonnet was open, and I heard a few loud popping sounds coming from the engine. I stopped trying to start it, but noticed that if the key in the ignition was turned to the first point (alert lights on but not at the turning over stage) a loud humming or whistling sound was coming from the engine.
I've abandoned car and have arranged for a recovery in the morning. Can anyone give me an idea what it might be, and how bad it's likely to be??
Sorry I realise it's difficult to diagnose a car problem over a forum, but if anyone can offer any insight I'd be really grateful.
Started my car today and drove less than 30 feet- it felt sluggish as if I was driving in a low speed in 3rd gear. It juddered to a halt- I tried to restart it a couple of times, it tried to start but wouldn't quite 'catch' if that's the right term for it. After a few times I assume I must have drained the battery (probably 3- 4 attempts) and it wouldn't even try to turn over.
Jumped the battery, but back to stage one, trying to start but not catching. At this point the bonnet was open, and I heard a few loud popping sounds coming from the engine. I stopped trying to start it, but noticed that if the key in the ignition was turned to the first point (alert lights on but not at the turning over stage) a loud humming or whistling sound was coming from the engine.
I've abandoned car and have arranged for a recovery in the morning. Can anyone give me an idea what it might be, and how bad it's likely to be??
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Petrol or Diesel 307?
PsiNear a tree by a river, there's a hole in the ground.
Where an old man of Aran goes around and around....0 -
Sorry- stupid thing to leave out
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When was the timing belt last changed ?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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I don't know- I've had the car for about 8 months and I think the mileage is around 85k. I had a service and check done on the car within a month of having it (I wanted to do this while it was still under warranty) and I assumed (perhaps wrongly?) that this would flag up anything that would need doing?Don't suffer alone - if you are experiencing Domestic Abuse contact the National Domestic Abuse Helplines
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How full is the fuel tank?0
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Just under a quarter, not even flashing yet.Don't suffer alone - if you are experiencing Domestic Abuse contact the National Domestic Abuse Helplines
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does sound like a timing belt /bent valves issue im afraid0
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Timing belt sounds expensive... I love my OH very much but sometimes I really wish I'd married a mechanic:rotfl:
Thanks for taking the time to help- I'll post back when I've spoken with a garage in case anyone else has something similar.Don't suffer alone - if you are experiencing Domestic Abuse contact the National Domestic Abuse Helplines
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