My starter does not spin when the ignition switch is in the start position, what would be the cause of this?

Answer 1

Bad ignition switch, neutral safety switch, battery cables, starter wiring, dead battery, worn out starter, locked-up engine, faulty starter relay when applicable, fault in security or anti-theft system if you have it (did not state vehicle type)
Someone may have stolen your battery(happened to me once) or your engine( that I just made up).

Answer 2

Two cases - 1 - If when you turn the key you get a clunk you have a starter circuit problem. Turn your headlights on and hit the key and see if they dim way down. case 2 - no clunk or load that dims your lights - you have an ignition problem and the starter is not getting turned on. Case 1 can be anything from corrosion on either end of either battery cable to a bad solenoid or a flat spot in the starter motor. Have some one hit the side of the starter with a tire iron or what ever as you try to start it. If it starts, you have a flat spot in the starter and it should be replaced asap as it will stop there again and you may not have some one around to help you whack it again. Case 2 is a little harder to trouble shoot with out the training and equipment. Could be the switch, a fuse link or panel fuse, the solenoid, or even the starter. Hope this helps.
There is also that rare case on some cars that when you turn the key to the start position nothing happens, but if you turn the steering wheel a little it will start right up!!!

Answer 3

A few things could do this. First is a low battery. Second is a faulty starter. I'm dealing with the third right now--the engine and starter sometimes stop with a gear tooth exactly in line with the other, preventing engagement. If I bump the car slightly to nudge the engine (it's a manual shift) it will start immediately. So I try to park it on the level where I can push it a bit, or pointing slightly downhill. This isn't bump starting it, it's merely nudging the engine a bit so the gear teeth don't bounce flatly off each other. I'm sure there could be other reasons. If you hear a click, it's trying to engage. You'll also usually see the red warning lights on the dashboard dim. But the likely culprits are in the order that I listed them.

Answer 4

You might have a dead battery, or a loose battery cable. Look and see if there is any white powder around the battery posts.
What ever you do, keep this white powder away from eyes, nose, and mouth....it is acid, and will do burns.
Check for loose wire on starter, and the solenoid...if that doesn't fix it...call a good mechanic. Make sure the ignition switch is working OK.
Turn on key, (to the starter position), and if you hear a click, click, click...its the battery. Replace the battery.

Answer 5

It could be shorted out, burnt out, the solenoid is not making contact with the battery to cause a spark. Could be electrical wire is burnt. Go have it put on a diagnostic machine. With cars of the last 15 years the computer systems are for expert diagnosis. Good luck!Here's a "heads up"--Description: A starter solenoid mounts directly to the starter. Although similar to the starter relay, the solenoid converts electrical energy into linear motion. The solenoid contains a set of windings that, when energized, cause movement of the solenoid�s plunger, which then engages the starter

Answer 6

if working a jumper around the solenoid produces action devoid of the concern, identity say that the concern is interior the administration edge of the beginning up circuit. the ignition swap could desire to be it yet so could desire to the wiring as much because it.

Answer 7

if its the solenoid, you should not hear its audible click when you turn the key. If I know the starter is good I would look for a grounding problem.

Answer 8

The starter bolt could be loose

Answer 9

Check the battery too.

Answer 10

The solenoid may have went out in it.