Is their a modern replace for the original Ducati Pantah starter motor as i have to tap mine which has now packed up. Cheers

Hi my vectra did this and didn't show a fault code it's the crank shaft position sensor located behind the starter motor on the front of the engine the sensor is about 30 pound mines never cut out sins i change my spark plugs and coil pack to trying to figures out who knew it was a little sensor it through a your crank shaft outta wack and it throws through a lot of petrol otta timing cheers scott

Sounds like the starter mtr is at fault if you lightly tap with a hammer while holding key in the start position it may try to turn over..if it does turn over then starter needs replaced

This is the classic sign of worn/dirty starter motor solenoid contacts.

As I live in England I'm totally unfamiliar with your car as very few were ever sold in the UK (as the Chrysler Neon). On modern vehicles the solenoid is fixed to the starter and is not user-serviceable. Most tend to last anywhere from 70000 to 140000 miles (depending upon how many starts a day, on average) before they need replacing. Once the solenoid starts to fail, the starter motor is also usually pretty tired as they're made to last as long as each other.

You may be able to get by until you replace the starter with a new or reconditioned one by giving the solenoid a sharp tap midway along its length with a hammer before starting: I do mean a sharp tap, not a dirty great whack with a sledge hammer. The solenoid will be the smaller diameter metal cylinder mounted parallell to and immediately alongside the starter motor. Often you may not be able to tap the solenoid directly, but if you put the point of a long screwdriver or wrecking bar onto it, and hammer the end of that tool instead, it will transmit the blow to precisely where you need it.

If this doesn't work, then try again with an assistant. Get them to turn the ignition key as you repeatedly and rapidly tap the solenoid.

This is only a very short term bodge, it won't fix the problem and the problem will only get worse until the tapping method no longer works.

You have the classic signs of a failing starter solenoid.

As I'm on the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean (England) your vehicle model is unfamiliar to me, but almost all modern vehicles have pre-engaged starter motors which means that the solenoid is mounted to the starter as an integral unit. As fixing this problem means replacing the solenoid, it usually means replacing the entire starter motor assembly. But if the solenoid is failing then the starter motor is also usually pretty tired as well.

If you ever do get stuck before you get the chance to fix it, then a sharp tap on the solenoid with a hammer will normally free it up and allow you to start, but when the fault gets really bad even that trick doesn't work. Note that for accessibility reasons you may need to place a long metal bar (or screwdriver) against the solenoid and then apply the sharp hammer tap to the end of the bar. It's therefore best to find out how to access the solenoid and to keep the necessary tools in the trunk now, rather than having to find out on a dark rainy night.

I can't show graphics but I can tell you how, firstly locate the starter motor, remove the battery lead from the starter motor,plus the small lead from the solenoid then remove the bolts that secure the starter motor,pull the starter motor out, replacing is the reverse.....hope this helps....cheers

Put a monitor on the starter...
How many miles on the starter (original or replaced)?
Always advisible to change it if older than 6yrs old or it may fry your battery, solanoid/coil packs, and starter.

Have it double checked... it is tricky as it is fickle.

Cheers

change the battery

Sounds like you need to replace the battery,the battery can have enough power to run lights, stereo,and other accesories but it takes alot of amperage to power the starter motor, so if that is the case you will hear the starter solenoid clicking but no action from the starter. Good luck. !

Did you check the starter?This and the battery start the car. Find the starter and tap on it lightly while some one tries to turn the key.Make sure you are out the way of moving parts.Usually tapping on the starter will allow you the chance you need to see if it will start a few more times.

What you describe is the classic symptom of a failed starter motor. It's not the motor itself, but the starter solenoid which has failed and as they're part of the starter motor assembly on modern vehicles you have to replace the complete starter motor.

It is an easy DIY job if you have the right tools (a 1/2" square drive socket set and a few spanners). Otherwise, expect to pay for half an hour's labour on top of whatever the starter costs.