Starting problems

defln67 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-05-2006, 07:38 PM

help me out guys, sometimes my car wont crank, im getting fuel cuz u can smell it, ive replaced wires and plugs, after i finally get it started its fine until it does it again. . . any ideas?

White Phoenix · #2 (**permalink**) 02-05-2006, 10:03 PM

next time turn the ignition on and off 3 times.. then turn it all the way over... does it start up right away or still take a bit?

is that a mechanical fuel pump or a electrical one?

WishIHadACamaro · #3 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 11:06 AM

you said you replaced wires and plugs? Have you actually replaced the starter and starter solenoid? It could be right there.

Either that or your battery has a fried cell in it. Have it checked out at sears, they do it for free.

defln67 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 04:49 PM

weve checked the battery and the alternator, replace wires, plugs, control module and its not making the grinding sound of the starter but i replace the distributor cap and rotor today, if it happens again ill check the starter, since i replaced the cap its starting up quicker too (that was one of the problems too)

WishIHadACamaro · #5 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by defln67

weve checked the battery and the alternator, replace wires, plugs, control module and its not making the grinding sound of the starter but i replace the distributor cap and rotor today, if it happens again ill check the starter, since i replaced the cap its starting up quicker too (that was one of the problems too)

right but if your solenoid is not engaging the starter gear than it will just make clicking sounds instead of grinding sounds.

Ta Jay · #6 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 06:35 PM

check the fuses

WishIHadACamaro · #7 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta Jay

check the fuses

agreed, in fact thats the first place you should check before doing any other analysis of an electrical system, if a fuse is burnt then you gotta check for shorts in the circuit. Its tough, we will try and help you out.

defln67 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 08:28 PM

i jus checked the fuses(IT did it again) and they were fine, i couldnt get to the starter but i heard like a buzzing sound that would cut on and off. . . ive noticed it only does it when ive drove it for a while like coming home from school. . .

Rare4thgens · #9 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 08:36 PM

Actually you should check the fusible links ( they will be stretchy like a rubber band if one actually goes out). Also it is most likely a ground circuit or solenoid if the starter motor isn't turning slowly all the time. If it is, that is the starter motor creating a ass load of resistance in the circuit. This can also cause the "magic smoke" to be released never to return again.

defln67 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 08:43 PM

im jus going to go drop my car off tomorrow at my uncles house tomorrow, its pissin me off, it only does it when im n a hurry. . . u know how that is