Evening folks, car been running like a dream recent months then last week ..... argh ..... drove to Aldi (started perfectly beforehand as always) ... came out and with me bags and no start!
Can hear a click, also can hear a buzz from right hand side of steering wheel.
Went and got another car and linked jump leads to battery and first time start! So don't think anything to do with starter motor or starting components.
Battery a Halford one and 2 years old, maybe 3 absolute tops.
Assumed it was alternator (was original part number and fit! .... 24 years old) .... changed that for a genuine new Bosch refurb unit I picked up at an amazing price... from Bosch and a Gates fan belt. The fan belt was in fairness working but very crazed and worn.
Just fitted both and used another battery to start the flat battery and when I stop the car.....nothing!!! No start, back to the buzz when key turned to the ignition point.
Could use some urgent help please folks .... my stupid assumptions and parts ordering mean we without car just now.
On the positive side, those parts were very very old (and seemingly still good) but at least have solid replacement. But I'm at a loss what to look at next. Help would be very gratefully received.
Many thanks in advance
Can hear a click, also can hear a buzz from right hand side of steering wheel.
Went and got another car and linked jump leads to battery and first time start! So don't think anything to do with starter motor or starting components.
Battery a Halford one and 2 years old, maybe 3 absolute tops.
Assumed it was alternator (was original part number and fit! .... 24 years old) .... changed that for a genuine new Bosch refurb unit I picked up at an amazing price... from Bosch and a Gates fan belt. The fan belt was in fairness working but very crazed and worn.
Just fitted both and used another battery to start the flat battery and when I stop the car.....nothing!!! No start, back to the buzz when key turned to the ignition point.
Could use some urgent help please folks .... my stupid assumptions and parts ordering mean we without car just now.
On the positive side, those parts were very very old (and seemingly still good) but at least have solid replacement. But I'm at a loss what to look at next. Help would be very gratefully received.
Many thanks in advance