Just want some opinions.. went to start her up the other day and as i turn the key, it literally just clicks once then gives up. The engine doesn't even try to turn over.
I had the battery fully charged at work about a month or so ago, went on holiday leaving her for a week and on easter monday (20th april) I took her out for the day and she started fine. Later on that day she took a little persuasion but still started up.
Last monday (28th april) Tom changed the inlet manifold and she started up straight away. I took her out for a quick run.
Then on saturday (3rd may, 6 days later) went to start her up and all i got was the click and no attempt to turn over. All the lights on the dash come on then go out as normal, although the battery light stays on.
But the headlights work, the stereo works, the interior light works, and when I try to jump start her I just get the same response.
I'm getting the feeling its not the battery.. could I be wrong though?
A couple of people have said to me it might be the starter motor and the solenoid might be stuck, give it a whack. tried that and still nothing.. either i'm not hitting it hard enough or thats not the issue.
I can't bump start the car as i live alone so have no-one to help, and my driveway has an incline.
I can't bump start the car in reverse because theres another car behind it.
Thoughts/suggestions welcome..
I had the battery fully charged at work about a month or so ago, went on holiday leaving her for a week and on easter monday (20th april) I took her out for the day and she started fine. Later on that day she took a little persuasion but still started up.
Last monday (28th april) Tom changed the inlet manifold and she started up straight away. I took her out for a quick run.
Then on saturday (3rd may, 6 days later) went to start her up and all i got was the click and no attempt to turn over. All the lights on the dash come on then go out as normal, although the battery light stays on.
But the headlights work, the stereo works, the interior light works, and when I try to jump start her I just get the same response.
I'm getting the feeling its not the battery.. could I be wrong though?
A couple of people have said to me it might be the starter motor and the solenoid might be stuck, give it a whack. tried that and still nothing.. either i'm not hitting it hard enough or thats not the issue.
I can't bump start the car as i live alone so have no-one to help, and my driveway has an incline.
I can't bump start the car in reverse because theres another car behind it.
Thoughts/suggestions welcome..