Technical Car cranks for a split second then stops.

[Cam3roon2k41999]

Unless the noise is a seized alternator!!!

My mate who sat in the car whilst I pushed it said he heard a crackling sound from the engine bay drivers side when it started. The smell is definitely coming from the belt area

 

[AnthonyH]

My mate who sat in the car whilst I pushed it said he heard a crackling sound from the engine bay drivers side when it started. The smell is definitely coming from the belt area

The alternator might be cooked, there are only 3 bolts on them, and all 3 are accessible, so if you need to change it then its easy to do. A hundred squid off ebay for new, cheaper if you buy second hand.

 

[Cam3roon2k41999]

The alternator might be cooked, there are only 3 bolts on them, and all 3 are accessible, so if you need to change it then its easy to do. A hundred squid off ebay for new, cheaper if you buy second hand.

Thanks. Is it easy to take the belt off so I can check if everything spins ok? I have air con

 

[AnthonyH]

Thanks. Is it easy to take the belt off so I can check if everything spins ok? I have air con

Its super easy, you loosen one bolt, the bolt doesn't even get removed, nor the alternator. Then that makes enough room for you to get the belt off.