MG ZR car makes a clicking noise when starting but lights and cd players still work

Car: MG ZR
Variant: 1.4
Model Year: 2002

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

my mg zr started making a funny clicking noise when tryin to start it i bumped started it and it was running fine for a few weeks untill it happened again and now its every over week its happening. battery tested and its ok... could it starter motor??..

Posted: Nov 7, 2011 (12 years ago)

kelli

Points: 3

Sounds like starter motor solenoid clicking . Check all wiring / connections at starter and all earth wires also .

Posted Nov 9, 2011 (12 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,540

if it is the wires will i still need a new starter motor??.

Posted Nov 9, 2011 (12 years ago)

kelli

Points: 3

No . If not wiring fault etc . could get starter tested .