2000 subaru impreza
Installed new amplifier and subwoofer setup, then attempted to start the car to test it. Nothing just a click. Its a manual so figured it just killed the battery with the dome light on too long, push started it, then drove home.
Still no luck, nothing but a click... battery tested fine. Checked fuses and relays, none are damaged.
My guess is the selenoid on the starter. your opinions?
2007-03-03 15:21:16 · 9 answers · asked by ericridlon 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Battery is good, had it tested.
Alternator is new.
2007-03-03 15:50:01 · update #1
Stereo works fine, all the lights etc operate fine.
2007-03-03 16:34:07 · update #2
Starter solenoid or corroded post
2007-03-03 15:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haynes Manual
What you do is get the Haynes Repair Manual for your Year and model of vehicle at Auto Zone, or another automotive repair shop. The manual will show you what and how to do the repairs.
If you get it running check it at autozone and they can check the battery and alternator. Your battery can have a weak cell, so if you check it right away it will be good, but then a couple of hours later the battery may be dead.
Could be the selenoid. With the book you can check to see if there are any wires to the starter that have fuse links on them. If not take the battery out if you can not start the engine and the autozone or other parts store will charge it then check it out.
2007-03-03 15:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the alternator checked. May not be charging the battery. Especially when you run extra electrical drain on the system.
2007-03-03 15:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by freedismemberment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would be a good place to start. look at the wires going to the starter to make sure there not fried. u can also try and hit the starter with a hammer while starting works on most Chevy's
2007-03-03 15:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by jim r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own shop,and id say the battery didn't have good enough chance to charge up real good on it,id try putting good over night slow charge on it,and see if that fixes it,it take a dead battery a good while to fully charge back up,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-03-03 15:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya sounds like a short ive done more than my fare share of installs check you ground wires then check your conections
2007-03-03 15:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by STONER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR ALTERNATOR MAY NOT KICK OUT ENUF VOLTAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE DEMAND FROM AMP.
2007-03-03 15:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by clydedernitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has a short you crossed something when you did your installation
2007-03-03 15:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by brighterthanyou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's your GROUND. check carefully
2007-03-03 16:23:02 · answer #9 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋