Hi all a newbie to the forum,
I am after a bit of advice , I recently had bother starting my 02 x type 2lt sport
And after looking through this site I had my starter motor out and bench tested
At a local garage that I trust
I replaced it this morning only to be met with the same problem , I have had a look at the starter fuse and its ok and have reprogrammed my keys ,
Dose any anyone have any info as to what might be the cause of my problem

 

What is the problem when starting, exactly?

 

When you put the key in the ignition and turn all you get is a rapid clicking sound but no start ,all the light on the dash show when the key is in position 2 and that's about it

 

Could be a dying battery, or the starter's solenoid switch. Try with a known-good battery, and failing that see if you or someone can cross the solenoid switch manually, e.g. with a coin.

 

Could I cross the solenoid in place with a long screw driver rather than remove to bench test again

 

You could. But whatever you do, make sure the car is in neutral with the handbrake on!

 

Thanks for your help I will let you know the outcome and I might just remove it again better safe than sorry lol

 

Seems it was the battery