98 1.8td starter motor? - banter
hello, over the last couple of weeks on 3 occasions when turning the ignition key the ignition lights appear as normal then on the spring movement to start the car there is nothing, starter does not engage, no clicking, just dead. leave it for a few minutes and it starts normally. is it likely to be the starter motor or a immobiliser problem. any help is appreciated thanks
98 1.8td starter motor? - Peter.N.
Could be a fault with the ignition switch itself or could be the starter. Try connecting a wire from the battery+ to the small terminal on the starter, if it turns the problem will be in the ignition circuit.
98 1.8td starter motor? - banter
thanks peter, i will try the wire next time it happens