Listen to the 7 sounds in the audio clip above.
Activity number 1:
Match the 7 sounds with the 7 titles (no start options), can you figure out which kind of problem the car has?
No start options:
A. Slipping alternator
B. Faulty starter
C. Completely flat battery
D. Fuel problem
E. Timing belt
F. Partially discharged battery
G. Immobiliser
Activity number 2:
Match the sound description below with each no start option above: (what does it sound like?)
- The engine fires for a second or so, but then dies. After a couple of attempts at starting, then engine won't fire at all.
- A loud metallic 'clunk' when you turn the key to the start position, but the engine does not turn over.
- No engine cranking when you turn the key, but an irregular metallic clicking noise from under the bonnet.
- Engine cranks slowly on the starter and gradually slows to a stop.
- The engine turns over much more freely than usual and the noise 'dips' less frequently than normal.
- Engine cranks at normal speed, but doesn't start.
- A loud screeching noise, usually just after the engine has started. You may also hear it when manoeuvring slowly or after driving through a deep puddle.