When I turn on my car it turns slow and sounds like it wont start for a secound. When my key is in the on position(when the engine isnt on). My check engine light is on and my battery light is on. My battery is about a year or 2 years old so I dont know if that is it. Could this be my starter? How do I check my starter or battery to see if that is the problem? I can replace them myself but I dont know how to figure out what the problem is.
2006-09-15 20:27:29 · 11 answers · asked by freakhazerd 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
OK, LOOK, what you trying to say is, my engine cranks very slow before It starts, and then at the last second, It Finlay starts,
you need, a starter, that's cheap compared to a lot of other things, to verified, you need to perform a "starter draw test", this will tell you If Indeed the starter is failing and using a huge amount of energy just to turn, best bet, ask a knowledgeable friend, don't do it If your not capable, you ll waist money and possibly ruin stuff along the way, some muffler shops will be nice and check this free if you explain your self and they know Its just a draw test you want, a draw test is so easy, you crank the engine while reading an electrical test tool clipped on the battery terminals, that's it, UNLESS YOU NEED A........................................
2006-09-15 20:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by supervfive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUNDS LIKE ITS A LAZY STARTER MOTOR A GOOD GARAGE SHOULD BE ABLE TO CHECK THIS FOR YOU AND IF THE BATTERY LIGHT IS ON THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE ALTERNATOR IS NOT CHARGING THE DOES THE LIGHT GET BRIGHTER WHEN YOU PUT THE REAR DEMISTER THIS DRAINS THE BATTERY ALOT ALSO CHECK THE WATER IN THE BATTERY IT SHOULD COME JUST OVER THE CELLS ON BATTERY PROPALY DOSE THE LIGHT GO OUT IF YOU REV THE CAR IF SO GET ALETNATOR CKECKED
2006-09-16 05:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Robert A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually just a bad battery terminal connection. Hit with hammer (on SIDE of battery terminal, make it move if you can), see if that helps. If it moves, clean and tighten it. Also, may be connection at starter. Crawl under car, get greasy and dirty and shine up connection. Then try.
If none of them, check oil. You may be nearly empty.
If that's not it either, then take starter off and take to good auto parts store. They will test it for you for free. If it's broke, you must buy another. Buy a rebuild. They are as good as any new one.
2006-09-16 05:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An eletcrical problem, especially one concerning that particular system is always a pain. You're going to need a check of those things, battery, starter etc, ect,. With that stuff, I wouldn't try to tell you how to correct it in YA. Sooo take it to the shop, it's not going to cost you an arm and a leg, you'll know exactly what the trouble is. .........LATER.....
2006-09-16 04:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by veteranpainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like starter or fuel pump. Not the cheapest car problem in the world, but totally fixable. Get a few estimates if you can before having it fixed.
2006-09-16 03:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by lalo m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like battery.
2006-09-16 03:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by Flip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be your starter or your alternator. I know some people buy rebuilt ones instead of brand new ones to save money. Hope u figure it out and get it fixed quickly, goodluck.
2006-09-16 03:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by naturegirl1017 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad battery,connection,starter.......some auto shops will check ur charging/starting sys 4 free....id call around.
2006-09-16 03:32:33 · answer #8 · answered by liljimis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it's your fuel pump.....check your fuel pressure,with the key on and car running.hope this was helpful. and i am sure you will never forget this whenever it happens again.
2006-09-16 04:46:40 · answer #9 · answered by lilkin_kingboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o.k,I asked my boyfriend (hes a certified mechanic)...
he says its your fuel pump.....check your fuel pressure,with the key on and car running.hope this was helpful.
2006-09-16 03:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by an1mal_luvr 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋