DCi Starting Problems

[dannyb]

This is on my daily megane 1.9DCi

The car has always been a lazy started since i got it over a year ago and on a couple of ocasions the engine has turned over really slow then not at all leaving it 5 minutes and it was back to normal. Today after work the car turned over really slowly then when i tried again i was getting a click from the cellanoid a few times then nothing so i had to bump start it to get home

Sounds like a flat batter but the battery is showing good voltage on the tester and everything electrical works fine even the stereo has not lost its code, I did intend to try smacking the starter but i cant find it What are the first things to try immobiliser is de-arming?

Cheers in advance

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Check the battery terminals and all starter relay under the bonnet

 

[dannyb]

Checked relays, Battery terminals and fuses. Convinced its not Battery, As its always been a crap starter by turning over slowly before firing i'm hoping its a dodgy earth or live wire to the starter, Don't fancy changing starter looks a nightmare job

 

[dannyb]

Whacked the starter with a bar and now the celunoid is clicking but starter is doing nothing so im presuming thats the problem looks a nightmare to change though !