Wanna make $10? let's see if you can solve this starter issue...
01-03-2009, 02:20 PM
#1
Wanna make $10? let's see if you can solve this starter issue...
STILL UP FOR GRABS
$10 PayPal to the individual that nails this. True Story.
1.) Go to start car, fuse #16 blows
2.) Fuse #16 replaced
3.) Put key in ignition, all functions engage
4.) Starter will not go
5.) Continue key removal and attempt to start up, starts after 3rd attempt or so
6.) 15:39 (04.Jan.09) - Starter Replaced, problem still exists
GO!!!
$10 PayPal to the individual that nails this. True Story.
1.) Go to start car, fuse #16 blows
2.) Fuse #16 replaced
3.) Put key in ignition, all functions engage
4.) Starter will not go
5.) Continue key removal and attempt to start up, starts after 3rd attempt or so
6.) 15:39 (04.Jan.09) - Starter Replaced, problem still exists
GO!!!
Last edited by Metal Maxima; 01-04-2009 at 12:40 PM.
01-03-2009, 02:25 PM
#2
You need a new starter. The reason it starts after the 3rd attempt is because you have a dead spot in the starter and after the 3rd attempt you pass that dead spot and it starts up fine. Get a new starter and you'll be all good. I just changed mine not long ago and it was fairly simple. The only problem is getting the bolts off.
01-03-2009, 02:30 PM
#4
Not with the fuse blowing, but my car would crank and finally start after the 3rd or 4th try. Once I changed the started the problem was solved. If you buy a new starter at AutoZone and bring your old 1 in, it comes out to $130+tax with lifetime warranty which is pretty good.
01-03-2009, 02:41 PM
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01-03-2009, 02:51 PM
#9
You need a new starter. The reason it starts after the 3rd attempt is because you have a dead spot in the starter and after the 3rd attempt you pass that dead spot and it starts up fine. Get a new starter and you'll be all good. I just changed mine not long ago and it was fairly simple. The only problem is getting the bolts off.
But changing my starter took me like 30min though, very easy....
01-03-2009, 02:54 PM
#10
Yeah that 2nd bolt in the back right? That thing was such a ***** I got so pissed, but yeah 30 minutes for me too.
01-03-2009, 05:09 PM
#14
Not with the fuse blowing, but my car would crank and finally start after the 3rd or 4th try. Once I changed the started the problem was solved. If you buy a new starter at AutoZone and bring your old 1 in, it comes out to $130+tax with lifetime warranty which is pretty good.
01-03-2009, 05:16 PM
#15
Do not get a starter at AutoZone. Lifetime warranty doesn't matter when they grind every few starts. 3 in, 3 out and they all did the same damn thing on my old Accord. Finally went to a wrecking yard to get one-which worked perfectly and only cost me $35. On the other hand, the Duralast batteries at AutoZone are top notch. Go figure.
01-03-2009, 05:21 PM
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01-03-2009, 05:23 PM
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01-03-2009, 05:33 PM
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01-03-2009, 05:37 PM
#20
I honestly don't know why the fuse blew. Keep in mind that I just finished adding about 30sqft of deadening and have the entire interior gutted, for the most part. It was either:
(A) Started directly on the gap and pulled excess draw to turn
-or-
(B) I bridged the cigar lighter wires on accident.
After the fuse blew I looked up which fuse #16 was located as per the ESM - the cigar lighter is on the same circuit as the ignition junction box, for whatever insane reason I will never understand.
(A) Started directly on the gap and pulled excess draw to turn
-or-
(B) I bridged the cigar lighter wires on accident.
After the fuse blew I looked up which fuse #16 was located as per the ESM - the cigar lighter is on the same circuit as the ignition junction box, for whatever insane reason I will never understand.
We'll see what tomorrow brings... 
01-03-2009, 06:43 PM
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01-03-2009, 08:15 PM
#24
3 in a row would grind every few starts. Just wasn't worth swapping them out to find one that worked. Maybe they have a new rebuilder or supplier now.
01-03-2009, 08:35 PM
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01-04-2009, 11:13 AM
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01-04-2009, 11:36 AM
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