when i try to start my laguna it sounds like to starter motor is hesatating before it kicks into life, only for half a second or so. some times wont turn at all but give battery a boost and then it works but still hesatates. I think starter is fu-fued but need advice before the hassle of changing it or getting new batt.

jenks3980, February 2012

many thanks, Bit the bullet and got new starter as it was cheaper then i thought it would be. great fun fitting it! only the french could put it somewhere totally inaccessable. Problem now gone away

jenks, February 2012

battery is knackered, don't charge it,get a new one . to prove it,get a battery from a working car and swap

d, February 2012

Does the starter motor turn sluggishly?
Some vehicles do have a delay operating the starter (our LDV Maxus van does)
Some renaults have starter problems due to corroded/loose connections to the starter solenoid which can cause intermittent failure to turn the starter.

steve, February 2012