Car wont start...

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eddies13
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Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:36 pm
Car: s13

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Just like the title says my sr wont crank....First of all I replaced the starter b/c of this (so this is a new starter in the car..There is power to the starter through both wires solenoid n the starter kicks over and have nothing else..So i assumed that the starter was shot (armature not moving or something else internal in starter) but after replacing with new starter I still just have the same click at the starter....All wiring checking out right at ignition switch to starter from batt to starter..The only thing I havent checked yet is grounds...I'm thinking possible engine ground....If anybod has any ideas let me know...Oh and I can pop start the car with a little push...


MaximA32

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Sounds like an ignition problem. Check out the ignition control relay.

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WOLFANATOR13
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Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 12:17 pm
Car: s13 hatch, s13 vert, evo viii MR

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i had this problem, check all your grounds and if that fails add more grounds between engine and chassis

Jacko3
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Joined: Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:55 am

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I would agree that the problem is either your ignition switch or ignition control relay. Swap them out with a used one and see what happens. Ignition switch costs less than $50. Faulty ignition switch will continue to send current to the solenoid---you will hear it move, but it won't turn the starter. As for the relay, you will see it in the box in the engine bay marked "ignition". Remove it and tap it or dip its top in hot water to see if it helps.


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carmo
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Car: 92 Accord, 90 Civic, 89 240sx

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Just a thought, but I have seen bad aftermarket starters right out of the box.


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