Will not start just whirring noise no cranking or clicking?

2017 FIAT 500L
40,000 MILES • 1.2L • 2WD • MANUAL
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Will go with a jump start then once engines off won't start again. Replaced battery still nothing. Dashboard lights all on, electrics work and key fob works. Got display saying check number plate light now too. People saying earthing strap or starter motor but not sure where to begin, any advice please?

Apr 28, 2023 at 9:17 PM
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I would check the negative and positive battery cables to make sure they are clean and tight. If so, the next step is to replace the starter motor because it sounds like you have high resistance.

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Apr 29, 2023 at 6:02 AM
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Hi Ken, thank you for that. I have changed the battery and earth strap and still nothing. Had diagnostic put on yesterday and brought up 5 faults under same code between ignition and starter motor. Still no clicking or crank noise just nothing but all electrics etc., work. About to get auto electrician to take a look and try figure it out.
May 10, 2023 at 8:42 PM
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Sounds good, it sounds like the starter motor is no good, but it could be the engine or an accessory on the front of the engine has seized. Please let us know what happens.
May 13, 2023 at 2:18 AM
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Had it checked yesterday, and it seems like the starter motor has gone and needs teeth on fly wheel checking over too. :( On the hunt for starter motor now. Thank you for your help.
May 13, 2023 at 2:19 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
May 15, 2023 at 2:26 AM
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