Engine won't start consistently
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I am experiencing some unusual engine problems which I cannot figure out. I have a 95 GLE which will not start consistently. When I try to turn the engine over it clicks repeatedly and starts about one-third of the time. Once started, the engine runs great with no electric problems which leads me to believe that both the battery and the alternator are still OK. The only thing I have left is the starter which I replaced six months ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance.
#2
Originally posted by whiteymax
I am experiencing some unusual engine problems which I cannot figure out. I have a 95 GLE which will not start consistently. When I try to turn the engine over it clicks repeatedly and starts about one-third of the time. Once started, the engine runs great with no electric problems which leads me to believe that both the battery and the alternator are still OK. The only thing I have left is the starter which I replaced six months ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance.
I am experiencing some unusual engine problems which I cannot figure out. I have a 95 GLE which will not start consistently. When I try to turn the engine over it clicks repeatedly and starts about one-third of the time. Once started, the engine runs great with no electric problems which leads me to believe that both the battery and the alternator are still OK. The only thing I have left is the starter which I replaced six months ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance.
Always do the easy check first. If your vehicle is a 5-speed, make sure the clutch pedal is all the way down when you twist the key to START. If automatic, jiggle the shifter while attempting to crank. Try cranking in both Park and Neutral. If those steps are unsuccessful, consider ...
- discharged battery (dim headlights with engine off)
- weak battery (check voltage at terminals while cranking)
- loose or dirty battery terminal connections at the battery
- loose or dirty battery-to-body ground connection
- loose or dirty battery-to-engine block connection
- bad ignition switch
- bad clutch safety switch (5-speed)
- bad neutral safety switch (automatic)
- bad inhibitor relay
- bad solenoid
- bad starter
The starter is an expensive item so you should check the other items before spending the money on a replacement.
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Originally posted by whiteymax
... The only thing I have left is the starter which I replaced six months ago. ...
... The only thing I have left is the starter which I replaced six months ago. ...
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