Re: Started engine, then "bang" everything stopped
I turned the key, the motor was turning over for about 2 seconds (first start-up of the season) and it went clunk and stopped. Now turning the key results in one single "tick" from the starter. Starter motor?
Howdy,
Engines don't usually have major failures just sitting over a Winter etc....
Electrical problems sometimes do happen, like poor, loose or corroded connections.
I don't think I would lean toward catastrophic failures until you do a few things.
Try turning the engine over by hand with a wrench. (remove the spark plugs to make it a little easier)
After you know the engine/drive is not frozen, start doing some electrical trouble-shooting.
Electrical power at the solenoid, starter (when you turn the key)
There's only a couple of things needed to turn the engine with the starter.
A good solenoid
Power to the solenoid and power to the solenoid holding coil (via ign switch) .
Good (clean & tight) (+) power connections and (-) ground connections at the battery, engine block and any other ground connections.
Finally, A good starter.