T444e humming, but no crank no start

[cxzcxzcxz12345]

My t444e suddenly no crank no start, when I turn the ignition I heard this humming noise, not the common cranking noise when starting an engine, also I feel no vibrations with the engine. This happened a few times before, but usually try again the engine will start, but today I had no luck. What was this humming noise? Is it a problem with the starter or it’s a electric problem?

see the video here: IMG_4172.MOV

 

[ewo1]

Sounds like it could be your starter.
grab a hammer and give the starter some love taps.
sometimes carbon and dirt can get in between the carbon contacts and the contacts on the armature. Love taps might dislodge it enough to work but in the end, it is advisable to replace it as this will happen again.
Or could be as simple as the armature on the starter not engaging...love taps might help with this too.
solenoid seems to be working as eidence when you turn the key and hear that "humming" sound.

 

[cxzcxzcxz12345]

It’s indeed a starter issue, the bolt that secure the starter to the engine is loose, therefore the starter is one inch pivot away from the ideal position, causing it not contact with the engine gear, that’s why we hear this humming noise but engine does not crank. Thank you for the response, really prompted me to look into the starter.

 

[nikitis]

Also don't crank it so fast either. This isn't a Toyota or Honda. Your supposed to wait for the dash to cycle, (Spinny gauges) and the "wait to start" light to go away, it allows for plugs to heat up so it starts easier. But barring that, it is definitely a starter not engaging fully. Sounds like the Bendix isn't extending all the way. A knock on it as EWO1 suggested can unstick it sometimes. Give it a decent whack. It can take it

 

[Timeline]

Be safe and disconnect the battery before you start wrenching on your starter!

 

[nikitis]

Be safe and disconnect the battery before you start wrenching on your starter!

Well if you are just trying to get the bendix unstuck and whack it, don't disconnect cause you obviously need to try to start it afterwards. He means if you have to remove the starter for replacement.

 

[Mr P]

Sounds like possibly the starter bendix not pulling in.

Is that a stick shift? Push start for the win in an emergency.

 

[nikitis]

Who's gonna push the bus lol?

 

[Timeline]

nikitis looks like you failed to read message #3 where the OP states they found loose starter bolts. It's a good idea to disconnect the battery before tightening those bolts in case your tools end up touching any hot wires/connections.

 

[nikitis]

Ah, Yes I did miss that comment, thank you.

 

[Mr P]

Who's gonna push the bus lol?

Ah, grasshopper...

 

[nikitis]

That's a costly crank though. Too much work.