Can anyone out there give me some advice? I tried to start the car and all that i got out of it was a clunk and a slight electrical humm. :cry: I think that it could be the solenoid but im not 100% sure. The fuel pump also sounds like it is losing voltage. Does the ECU need a certain amount of voltage as a trigger from the fuel pump to engage the starter? Everyones help would be appreciated :D

model of car.
year of car
engine in car (if any)
anything else we should know

before we start.

model of car.
year of car
engine in car (if any)
anything else we should know

before we start.
1997 3.0 TF manual with too many kays... 238000

does it try to crank though?

If not then its most likely a dead battery, or the immoboliser has kicked in.

Nope. it doesn't crank :cry:

As said before... get the battery checked first, then look at the starter motor and alternator.

I had it checked out at the local auto elec... I managed to smash the reduction gears within the starter and because the pinion was thrown out against the ring gear it acted like a siezed engine. $220 later, the car's like new! :D

How did you manage to smash them? :shock:

Glad to hear you got it fixed.

How did you manage to smash them? :shock:

Glad to hear you got it fixed.
I couldn't tell you. i have no idea! When i break something i do it properly though! :doh: