The van won't start and I've heard that going underneath and hitting the starter with a hammer could help. Any thoughts?
2007-02-28 00:29:24 · 10 answers · asked by closetmeateater 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thats true if it is siezed or stuck in some way. The problem is most likely else where. There is a solinoid switch that can go bad sometime. You can use a screwdriver to jump across the contact points, Just put the key in the on position and use an insulated screwdriver.
2007-02-28 00:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by dononvan_666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Fix A Starter
2016-11-02 01:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gently tap it with a hammer. If this doesnt work short out the points where you get a direct battery flow to the starter. If all else fails soak some WD-40 in it and do all 3 steps again. Go to Autozone cause they got a starter tester and theyll do it for free, somtimes saving you money only having to buy a solinoid or a cable etc.
2007-02-28 01:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jake A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends if the starter is seized up. Hitting it with a hammer may jar it enough to where the contacts are free.
I suggests first trying to junp you car off with jumper cables. Often a lack of amperage will cause a starter not to turn over. Good electricity and clean contacts go along way.
Depending upon the make of the starter there are rebuild kits for them.
Good Luck
2007-02-28 01:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by DeSaxe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea,i did that before.all you do is lay down and hit the starter,while someone cranks the engine.its sticking,whats wrong.probably the solenoid,not kicking the starter in.
2007-02-28 02:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't hit it very hard,,just a tap or two. This will only work if the solenoid is hung up or the brushes are nearly gone. You will need a new one right away! :-(=
2007-02-28 00:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hitting the starter with a hammer will break the stator's ceramic magnets. Best check all connections first.
2007-02-28 00:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
THE BEST TEMP FIX IS HITTING IT WITH A HAMMER
2007-02-28 00:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by keg19_2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what the problem is that is true if the bendix is sticking it will possibly pop it free
2007-02-28 01:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by sheets0681 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing is to take it to the shop.
2007-02-28 00:37:51 · answer #10 · answered by monte the man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋