Could someone tell me if the car sometimes starts but has to be jumped other times...could that be the starter? Would I have to replace the starter? Does it have a solenoid? The battery is new, so I don't think it is that. Thanks for any help.
2007-02-01 11:37:35 · 7 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i had this same problem and solved it , you said the battery is new , have the alternator tested, it should read on the battery while running 14 volts DC , the trouble i had was the battery cable that is attached to the engine block was lose and rusted, i took the bolt out, ground the area clean, and replaced the cable, no more trouble, but it could be your starter also, take it off , have it rebuilted if it weak, about 50 bucks .
2007-02-01 11:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by greghemmert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chevy starters have the selenoid built into the starter. It is changeable but it is not worth replacing just replace the starter if it is at fault. when you are trying to start it and it is not cranking does it make a clicking sound if so this is a pretty good telltale that the starter is at fault. If no nose then you should have the battery checked to see if it is charged even though it is new if it is good then you should check the connections at the battery and starter. if all look good then the starter is probably at fault but you should have it checked.
2007-02-01 20:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by JarrettSde3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The solenoid mounted on top of the starter. It's located below the passenger side bolted on the forward face of the bell-housing. Does the starter whine when you turn the key on? if so the Bendix is bad. That's at the end of the starter shaft. If nothing happen while turning the switch on the solenoid is bad.
2007-02-01 19:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the starter acting up...the solenoid is on the starter........also check all the heavy wires from the battery to the starter for corrosion as sometimes this will cause intermittant starting probs *S*.....hope this helps
2007-02-01 19:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford uses a remote (separate) solenoid.
GM uses incorporated solenoid.
Could be Neutral safety switch.
Could be Faulty slide switch.
Could be bad ground to engine.
Could be bad connection to starter.
Could be bad connection to battery posts.
Could be a loose fuse.
Could be a bad starter.
Could be a bad solenoid.
Could be a faulty battery.
Could be a whole bunch of things.
But you neglected to indicate what it is doing, aside from "sometimes starts"
2007-02-01 19:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be the bad cable on the battery get a car shop to check it out. check all cables to see there not loose
2007-02-01 19:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is .replace it.
good diagnostic.
2007-02-01 19:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋