Problem starting
#1
Problem starting
In the past week my tC has given me issues with starting. First off, my car has no alarm or aftermarket audio system, and it's stock under the hood. The issue that I'm having is that occasionally when I go to start the car the lights and all interior accessories come on, but I get no start. There isn't a click or any other reaction from the starter, and I have to go on and off a few times until it finally starts. The light on the battery says it's good and when it does start it doesn't have a weak crank. Any ideas?
Thanks, Carlos
Thanks, Carlos
#3
Yea what he said starter is starting to go bad it's only going to get worse. If you drive a manual just remember to park on a hill so you can just roll start it, I did that for 4 months in my old truck. If you drive an automatic tho you might want to change the starter in a hurry before it leaves you stranded one day.
#4
Give the solenoid on the start a whack..if that still doesn't work then the starter itself is dead. If the plunger in the solenoid is stuck though there is usually still a rapid clicking sound when you try to start the engine though.
#7
3 possibilities. First, the contact in your ignition cylinder could be going bad/corroded, Second, your starter relay for some reason is starting to die, or Third, starter motor issue as others have stated. Try the woodblock method first, and if thats not the issue then let me know and ill get you some info on how to test if the starter relay is getting its signal (from the ignition cylinder).
Oh, also, is it manual or auto? cuz if its manual it could also be the clutch position switch (make sure your foot is all the way to the floor on the clutch, the switches can also fail from time to time), and if its auto it could be the park selector switch going out)
Oh, also, is it manual or auto? cuz if its manual it could also be the clutch position switch (make sure your foot is all the way to the floor on the clutch, the switches can also fail from time to time), and if its auto it could be the park selector switch going out)
Last edited by TJKASS; 12-30-2009 at 02:47 AM.
#8
i think tapping the starter voids the warranty, if im not mistaken, on the starter itself it says not to strike it with anything. if you tap it and it starts, its the starter, but do not mention tapping the starter when you talk to the service writer(if ou car is still under warranty)
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