I replaced my starter just two weeks ago. At first, I thought it was merely my starter. I would turn the key and nothing would happen. The radio would turn on, but the starter wouldn't crank. I would have to wait about 15 seconds, step on the gas and then turn the key again. Sometimes I would have to do this a couple of times before it would start.

When the starter did crank, it made a screeching sound. It was like this for nearly a year. Sometimes it would start up fine and then other times I would have to wait nearly a mintue before I could start the car. It was getting really bad so I replaced the starter.

But now, if I take short trips, it does the same thing. The starter sounds fine but nothing happens when I turn the key until I wait a couple of seconds and try again.

Any ideas?

 

You are reporting a no-crank problem.

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

 

It's a electrical problem, I think . Make sure all your connections are on nice and tight and if there is a relay for the starter I whould replace it. The other possibiltity is your new starter is defective.

 

i think it might be the battery, something wrong with, i think u need to replace it.

i know someone else too who had that problem. he changed the battery and the belt.

good luck

 

Thanks. Dang it. With this car, it's either this or that. *sigh*