HELP PLEASE..PLEASE

[JAKEGTI16v]

im new to the site so appologies for postin in the wrng section if i have but im in a rush and a panic... ihave a likle renault clio 1.2 rn on a T reg and i went out to start it today and it seemed like lack of power to the starter ( very slowy and abnormally turned) gauages flicked up nd down and warning lights flashed on and off .... i did a test for power from the alternator everything seemed fine ...correct current on every test so i guess it cant be an earth ....please people any idea??? is it a earth i dnt know about ?? ecu??? battery?? please lads help me i need to fix this .... also the time clock seems to have re -set like a complete loss of power ( battery??) ...also jump starting it seems to temporarly fix the problem ???? any help much appreciated .jake

 

[Weeman]

Flat battery? Hit it with a hammer that might work

 

[JAKEGTI16v]

come on mate ive come on this forum for useful advice and help not silly comments ...please any 1 with a useful suugestion?

 

[lewisniven]

no he's serious, sometimes hitting the starter with a hammer does the trick, sounds stupid i know but its worth a bash (no pun intended!)

but yeah, cud also be flat bettery, tried jumping it off another car?

 

[Butler205]

Yeah the starter solenoid can stick. Try rolling it back and forth in gear.

I'd go with a new battery though. A T plate car would be due if its the original.

 

[MATT BLACK]

Battery - when you try to start the car press the horn - if it dies on you when your attempting to turn it over its the battery at fault. Did you leave any lights one last night ?? if not fit a new battery and whilst its running do an ampage check - it should generate between 12 - 14 volts output. If it does its ok - also check for drainage of power from the battery.

You may get away with charging the battery - if not replace it.

 

[Michael172]

hammer


try nw battery from another car


if works, then good go buy a new battery.