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> Car won't start, crap!
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post May 7 2013, 08:22 AM
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I have been starting my car and driving in and out of the garage for about two years with no problems. Now I turn the key and nothing. Could the starter just quit like that? I have a battery tender on it so there is plenty of juice. Any ideas?
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post May 7 2013, 08:46 AM
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fuses?
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post May 7 2013, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE(raw1298 @ May 7 2013, 09:22 AM) *

I have been starting my car and driving in and out of the garage for about two years with no problems. Now I turn the key and nothing. Could the starter just quit like that? I have a battery tender on it so there is plenty of juice. Any ideas?

Check all your grounding points and clean them. Mike
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post May 7 2013, 09:05 AM
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I'll check that again. The solenoid clicks one time, and itislike the starter won't turn.
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post May 7 2013, 09:18 AM
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i had this exact problem last month. Have a look at this thread, maybe it will help...

starting issues

Turns out there was a relay on there that was fried. Since I bypassed that, my car has been starting better than ever. Do the screwdriver trick to see if your started is still good.
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post May 7 2013, 09:29 AM
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I have one of those relays on mine. I will check that out. Thanks for the info.
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post May 7 2013, 11:34 AM
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How about the seat belt bypass wire under the passenger seat.
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post May 7 2013, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(raw1298 @ May 7 2013, 08:29 AM) *
I have one of those relays on mine. I will check that out.

Since those relays are usually added as a band-aid for a failing starter, even if it turns out to be the relay, you might want to look into getting a new or refurbished starter.
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post May 7 2013, 11:39 AM
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does the car bump start and run?
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post May 7 2013, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 7 2013, 10:38 AM) *

QUOTE(raw1298 @ May 7 2013, 08:29 AM) *
I have one of those relays on mine. I will check that out.

Since those relays are usually added as a band-aid for a failing starter, even if it turns out to be the relay, you might want to look into getting a new or refurbished starter.
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I will most likely replace the starter before I put it on the road, so I might as well do it now. Any recomendations on where to get one?
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post May 8 2013, 08:47 AM
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Anywhere but your flaps. Mexican rebuilt crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I take all my starters and alternators to a local independent rebuilder. Search for one in your area.
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post May 8 2013, 01:48 PM
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Give your battery terminals a little twist by hand and see it starts. If does then clean your terminals.

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post May 8 2013, 04:12 PM
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Give your battery terminals a little twist by hand and see it starts. If does then clean your terminals.

Jon

Then tighten it, cause it shouldn't move.
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post May 8 2013, 09:32 PM
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Terminals are very clean. I am assuming it is a combination of relay and bad starter. The gear connects with flywheel but starter motor won't turn. Will have to wait until Saturday to check further.
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post May 8 2013, 09:36 PM
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Thanks for all the help!!
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post May 19 2013, 01:41 PM
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Found time today to get under the car and check it out. I had a bad connector on the solenoid. Crimped on a new one and it fired on first try like before. Now to finish this project!!
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post May 19 2013, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(raw1298 @ May 19 2013, 12:41 PM) *

Found time today to get under the car and check it out. I had a bad connector on the solenoid. Crimped on a new one and it fired on first try like before. Now to finish this project!!

Yay, another vote for doing the right thing instead of promoting the stupd starter relay band aid.
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post May 19 2013, 02:18 PM
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I will still replace the starter before putting it on the road. The one that is on it I got at a swap meet.
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