Fiat Coupe starting problem

[pompei]

I let the battery flatten on my Coupe so put in on charge today. After 7 hours I tried to start it but only get a machine gun like sound from it. Jammed starter? Any ideas what's going on and what I can do?

 

Thanks

[ashmicro]

Sounds very much like a jammed starter. Hit it a whack with a lump of wood (not too hard though!)

[Guest Leonard Hatred]

I think it's a Fiat Coupe, good luck finding enough space to whack the starter.

[Station]

They're only held in by two big bolts, if the hammer does nothing, take it out and try spinning it. Either the solenoid could be jammed or the motor - I'd avoid trying to start it in case it is jammed on the flywheel and damages it.

If the noise is a less abrasive machine gun sound, your battery might be totally dead, and that's the noise of the solenoid going in and out.

[revolting peasant]

[nigel bickle]

We've 2 of these.

 

I'd wager its the battery -but if substitution makes no difference, rock it gentle in 4th. That'll knock it out of engagement.

[pompei]

Thanks fellas - I've got it on fast charge now and will give it another go this evening.