wont start

[boab 0]

ive just had all my pipes replaced and everything was fine, so with it all running wel with no leaks i drove to the garage to put some petrol into my car, started fine no problems!! but once i had filled up i went to start the car and nothing happened! i tried and tried and nothing happened wasnt even ticking over, so i pushed it to the side and my grandfather came with some jump leads and i still wasnt getting it to start, so i had to get towed back and on way back i bumped it easy enough, so car was running again, stopped and drove home but when i stopped and turned engine off it was dead again, has anyone any ideas what could have caused this or what it sounds like? starter motor maybe?? or what checks i can follow out

[bighairymuppet 0]

check this dude may help

i p[osted in it previously it gives you a way of checking the starter motor by hotwiring incase its n alarm or the ign switch :-) good luck man.

 

http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13354&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

[dr_mat 0]

Check the copper current strap from the battery to the solenoid, THEN check the copper current strap from the solenoid to the starter. This gave way on mine, so I was just getting TICK, TICK on trying to engage the starter, but no actual rotation..

[Henny 0]

bump starts but won't start off the key? I'd say ignition switch was probably at fault... There's a LOT of threads about it on here, do a search and you'll find lots of tests and things to see if it is or not... There's a guide to fitting a new switch in the how to section... Good news is that if it's the switch it should only take you 30 to 45 minutes and only costs about £25... 8)