Hello. The other day my car didn't start. I turn the key to start it and it made a low humming noise instead of the engine starting. All of the electrics were working at this time.
I removed the key. Re-inserted the key and tried again. The car started normally.
Now, here is my observation.
As long as I have had the car, I turn the key to the ON position (before trying to start the engine) and there is about 10 "clicking" sounds coming from the front of the car. I then turn the key to START and it starts normally. This has always happened so I assume it is normal for this car?
When the car didn't start the other day, I distinctly remember NOT HEARING these clicking sounds in the ON position.
What are the clicking sounds? Are they actually normal? Was the not starting issue connected to the no clicks?
The car has started every time since that one time it didn't and is behaving normally.
Car is a 1998 Legnum. (Yes I know they are shit)
poppy62,
Jul 29, 11:38am
Loose wire / bad contact on the Starter solenoid. Or, it could be wear and tear in the ignition switch, this is usually a result of a keyring full of keys and other gadgets that swing like a pendulum (whilst driving) and the key/tumblers wear and, in turn have an affect on the electrical contacts in and behind the switch. My take on this.
2sheddies,
Jul 29, 3:41pm
Had a Diamante that made those same clicking noises. My immediate thought was the fuel pump, then I decided it didn't sound like any fuel pump I'd heard kicking in before. So don't know what the hell it is, but based on similar experience I'd say that part is nothing to worry about at least.
alimac1,
Jul 29, 9:27pm
I'm with poppy62 on it being the solenoid
lookoutas,
Dec 10, 7:08pm
Careful - someone might have put a turbine in there.
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