OK... this is my last straw before I tow it to a shop. When i turn key, nothing happens, NO clicking and if leave key in on position sometimes will get one slow whirring sound like engine/starter is trying to crank.
New battery, neutral safety switch good, ignition coil tested good, grounds appear good, replaced starter. When i check voltages of the two wires going to starter they both are good (12V power and 12V when ignition is turned. For some reason it seems the starter wont work even though voltages are good to it (tried my original one and a new one).
Very frustrating.... but at least i know how to change/check a few things on my vehicle that i didnt before. :) Any last ideas????? Thanks for the help!
2006-12-20 07:26:16 · 5 answers · asked by joe j 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
where did you get the starter from? Don't always assume they sold you a good one. I've bought 3 of them before I got a good one on a few jobs. My advice don't buy a remanufactured starter, buy a new one. it's worth the money and less headache down the road.
2006-12-20 07:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by michael081278 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is a "fusible link" between the starter and the + voltage to the electrical system (usually at the alternator). this is the really floppy wire down on the starter, the middle melts out of the wire and it still looks like a wire, but it is an open circuit inside. costs about 2 bucks at the parts store.
I would not replace it with regular wire because that is your main protection for your whole cars electrical system
2006-12-20 08:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starters or the wires to it can go out like that. They can't draw the amps. You can check voltage but not amps.
2006-12-20 07:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
possibly the ignition switch is losing signal!
2006-12-20 07:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by missashley929 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a different vehicle.
2006-12-20 07:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by inov8ed 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋