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gold4dsc Jan 29, 2003 09:31 AM

car won't start
 
ok last night i got back to my room at 12:00am then i went back out to my car and tried to go get some food. but when i turned the key the car doesn't turn over. i already got the fuel pump replace when this happend about three weeks ago and the worked but now its doing it again has any one else had this problem?

shvelle Jan 29, 2003 10:00 AM

Is the starter turning over? Do you just hear a 'click' and nothing more? Or is the motor turning over, but not firing?

gold4dsc Jan 29, 2003 10:07 AM

i don't think it is turning over its just making the sound like its about to start but when i try to help it out by pressing the gas there is no response

shvelle Jan 29, 2003 10:08 AM

You have to be more specific... You don't think what is turning over - the starter, or the engine?
Oh...., and don't ever step on the gas of a fuel injected vehicle to 'help it out' - not a good idea...

DA-MAX Jan 29, 2003 10:28 AM

is it clicking or trying to start??

get a wrench and tap the starter a few times (lightly) and see what happens...it sounds like your starter is bad.

shvelle Jan 29, 2003 10:34 AM

Yeah, DA-MAX, that's what I was thinking too - but didn't wanna say without knowing exactly what wasn't turning over. Bet it's the starter solenoid - a LOT cheaper than the entire starter - especially if bought used.

lophix Jan 29, 2003 01:57 PM


Originally posted by shvelle
Yeah, DA-MAX, that's what I was thinking too - but didn't wanna say without knowing exactly what wasn't turning over. Bet it's the starter solenoid - a LOT cheaper than the entire starter - especially if bought used.
If it's not turning over, then it might be the starter. the starter going out is a pretty common problem....personally, i'd recommend going to oreilly autoparts, buying a starter from them WITH lifetime warranty and learn how to switch it out yourself....doesn't take 10mins to do once you know how. That way if it EVER goes bad again, you can take it out and swap it with a new one under the lifetime warranty. GL

gold4dsc Jan 29, 2003 04:18 PM

ok can any one tell me how much is too much for the starter and where on the net could i find directions on how to change it

gold4dsc Jan 29, 2003 04:24 PM

i just did a found direction on how to change the starter so now i need to know what is too much for a starter

DA-MAX Jan 29, 2003 04:41 PM

buy it here its OEM at wholesale prices-->

http://www.parts.com/index.cfm?actio...Front&sfid=722

gold4dsc Jan 29, 2003 04:44 PM

i just found a used one for 45 bucks i might have to get this one seeing that my bank account is on E

lophix Jan 29, 2003 05:50 PM


Originally posted by gold4dsc
i just found a used one for 45 bucks i might have to get this one seeing that my bank account is on E
again, i recommend your getting one with a lifetime warranty or a brand new oem one. The oem ones cost quite a bit but last a while...Apparently, some starters dont like cold weather...if you spend big bucks on one without a warranty and it goes out....well....you're s.o.luck.
my .02

DA-MAX Jan 29, 2003 06:19 PM


Originally posted by lophix
again, i recommend your getting one with a lifetime warranty or a brand new oem one. The oem ones cost quite a bit but last a while...Apparently, some starters dont like cold weather...if you spend big bucks on one without a warranty and it goes out....well....you're s.o.luck.
my .02

:sprint: DEFINENETLY!!!!! you don't want to skimp on the starter of all things.

markmaxima Jan 30, 2003 05:41 PM

car won't start
 
make sure your factory alarm didn't set, this happened to me a couple of weeks ago, i set my non factory alarm, i later came back and clicked my remote to go inot my trunk, so i went into my trunk without opening the doors, it silently set it off, so when i tried to start it maid a noise and won't start, so i closed the door, locked with the key and unlocked, then it stared right up, doesn't hurt to try, normally when a starter is about to go, it gives you warnings.

lophix Jan 30, 2003 05:43 PM

Re: car won't start
 

Originally posted by markmaxima
make sure your factory alarm didn't set, this happened to me a couple of weeks ago, i set my non factory alarm, i later came back and clicked my remote to go inot my trunk, so i went into my trunk without opening the doors, it silently set it off, so when i tried to start it maid a noise and won't start, so i closed the door, locked with the key and unlocked, then it stared right up, doesn't hurt to try, normally when a starter is about to go, it gives you warnings.
why didnt you wire it into your new keyless entry/alarm?:confused:

Airboss Jan 31, 2003 07:27 AM

Re: car won't start
 

Originally posted by gold4dsc
ok last night i got back to my room at 12:00am then i went back out to my car and tried to go get some food. but when i turned the key the car doesn't turn over. i already got the fuel pump replace when this happend about three weeks ago and the worked but now its doing it again has any one else had this problem?
I have a VERY similar problem... Some mornings my car wont start. It ususally is moist, humid mornings. For me, my starter is good. When I turn the key, the starter turns, but its as if no ignition. It usually starts after 5 mins of starting. I think my problem is a electrical problem. Anyone let me know about reccomendations (1993 GXE)

markmaxima Jan 31, 2003 11:18 PM

Re: Re: car won't start
 

Originally posted by lophix


why didnt you wire it into your new keyless entry/alarm?:confused:

lophix, that is a good question i should have, i it hard to do?


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