HELP Car waiting for tow, problem diagnosis., Starter issue? |
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HELP Car waiting for tow, problem diagnosis., Starter issue? |
klikkid3 |
Aug 27 2008, 01:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 2-July 08 From: san bernardino Member No.: 9,242 Region Association: Southern California |
So I recently get done with my front bearing project and the car was running so smooth and nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) that I had that fear in the back of my mind about when it was all going to end. Well today I was coasting down mountain ave when the light changed so I down shifted into third, and it started. The starter is staying engaged with or without the key in. I pulled over and popped the lid and disconnected the negative terminal. Checked the wiring at the selenoid which looked normal, every time I reconnect the battery the starter engages and attempts to start the car. What do you all think? There is the obvious replace the starter but any other suggestions? I have a tow kit on it so I will try and get it home to take a closer look. Help!
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Bartlett 914 |
Aug 27 2008, 01:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So I recently get done with my front bearing project and the car was running so smooth and nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) that I had that fear in the back of my mind about when it was all going to end. Well today I was coasting down mountain ave when the light changed so I down shifted into third, and it started. The starter is staying engaged with or without the key in. I pulled over and popped the lid and disconnected the negative terminal. Checked the wiring at the selenoid which looked normal, every time I reconnect the battery the starter engages and attempts to start the car. What do you all think? There is the obvious replace the starter but any other suggestions? I have a tow kit on it so I will try and get it home to take a closer look. Help! Pull the yellow wire off the solenoid. If this fixes it, then the problem is in the ignition switch / wiring. If not, the problem is in the starter (solenoid) |
orange914 |
Aug 27 2008, 04:49 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
Pull the yellow wire off the solenoid. If this fixes it, then the problem is in the ignition switch / wiring. If not, the problem is in the starter (solenoid) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) hows your battery voltage under a cranking load? i've seen the solinoid "weld itself" from low voltage (weak battery). it archs internally and sticks. if you have voltage to the starter wire when its hooked up but not when disconnected then the soliniod is froze. sometimes a new (charged battery) and a smack to the solinoid is all it takes mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
klikkid3 |
Aug 29 2008, 07:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 2-July 08 From: san bernardino Member No.: 9,242 Region Association: Southern California |
Pull the yellow wire off the solenoid. If this fixes it, then the problem is in the ignition switch / wiring. If not, the problem is in the starter (solenoid) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) hows your battery voltage under a cranking load? i've seen the solinoid "weld itself" from low voltage (weak battery). it archs internally and sticks. if you have voltage to the starter wire when its hooked up but not when disconnected then the soliniod is froze. sometimes a new (charged battery) and a smack to the solinoid is all it takes mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Ok I pulled the yellow wire and it still tries to start with the key out of the ignition, so that means the starter for sure right? I will try smacking it a little harder for the heck of it. I saw some other threads but I am here so I will ask anyways, anyone have a sure fire trick to remove the top bolt of the starter? |
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