MK3 Wont Start

[wrightip61]

Hi,

My missus has a mk3 fiesta and it wont start, it is trying to turn over but not igniting. It is not the battery cus we have had that checked. I tried to jump start it from my car but it still wouldn't have it. I spoke to the previous owner who said she once had a similar problem and the AA came and rubbed something clean and then it worked fine???

Any ideas?

Thanks

[S-B]

Sounds like your starter is needing replaced. Wont cost too much if you get it cheap!

[S-B]

Just realised i cant edit my last post for some odd reason.

What i meant to say was you get it cheap if you buy it second hand from some scrap heap.

[nedkelly]

Try taking off the air filter and starting it. Mine had the same problem and this worked a treat. However if this is the problem this means you either need a new air filter or your engine is knackered. You'll be able to start it this way for a while though but it may fail its next MOT