What do you guys think

lsgheero · 11-06-2008, 10:52 AM

Okay so I park my car last night (never had any problems with it very well maintained) and come out this morning and all I get is a Click from the starter engine doesnt even turn over. Battery is basically new (about 4 months) a jump start did nothing.

Do you think its the starter. I have never replaced this part (on this car), I will be doing this tonight but just curious to hear thoughts in the mean time. I have never had one die and just click before. I have had one strip teeth and just spin but never just click.

countyboy3188 · 11-06-2008, 11:08 AM

Tap the starter with a hammer and see if it turns over. If it does start to turn over then its your starter thats the problem.

lsgheero · 11-06-2008, 11:36 AM

good point didnt think about that, havent delt with starter probs since my celica over 4 years ago lol.

countyboy3188 · 11-06-2008, 11:53 AM

Also if you didn't have a check engine light when you first turn the key it won't crank either. If you don't get the CEL it is a distribitor then.

lsgheero · 11-06-2008, 12:18 PM

I have a cel, odd never heard that one tho.

Beau Corso · 11-06-2008, 01:01 PM

if it is the starter.....

do not go to your local kragen, autozone, pep boys, etc. probably the only chain store i would buy a starter or alternator from is Napa.

i say this because when you get that "lifetime replacement warranty", it just means that you will constantly be replacing the starter for your lifetime. your best bet would be to check your local yellow pages and find a starter/alternator shop that rebuilds them. have them do a rebuild using qaulity parts. or just buy a new one from a dealer$hip.

also, if it is the starter, make sure you've got the heatshield on when the new one goes in place, or your exhaust will cook the new starter.

mr220v · 11-06-2008, 01:33 PM

Check your ground wires. All the engine to chasis grounds, and the struttower to negative terminal ground.

muffinman · 11-06-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr220v

Check your ground wires. All the engine to chasis grounds, and the struttower to negative terminal ground.

+1 and while your at it make sure your terminals are clean

11-06-2008, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	What do you guys think Okay so I park my car last night (never had any problems with it very well maintained) and come out this morning and all I get is a Click from the starter engine doesnt even turn over. Battery is basically new (about 4 months) a jump start did nothing. Do you think its the starter. I have never replaced this part (on this car), I will be doing this tonight but just curious to hear thoughts in the mean time. I have never had one die and just click before. I have had one strip teeth and just spin but never just click.

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11-06-2008, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
countyboy3188 got boost?? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Tap the starter with a hammer and see if it turns over. If it does start to turn over then its your starter thats the problem.

11-06-2008, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	good point didnt think about that, havent delt with starter probs since my celica over 4 years ago lol.

11-06-2008, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
countyboy3188 got boost?? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Also if you didn't have a check engine light when you first turn the key it won't crank either. If you don't get the CEL it is a distribitor then.

11-06-2008, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I have a cel, odd never heard that one tho.

11-06-2008, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Beau Corso Ignores Retards. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pair-o-dice Posts: 310 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	if it is the starter..... do not go to your local kragen, autozone, pep boys, etc. probably the only chain store i would buy a starter or alternator from is Napa. i say this because when you get that "lifetime replacement warranty", it just means that you will constantly be replacing the starter for your lifetime. your best bet would be to check your local yellow pages and find a starter/alternator shop that rebuilds them. have them do a rebuild using qaulity parts. or just buy a new one from a dealer$hip. also, if it is the starter, make sure you've got the heatshield on when the new one goes in place, or your exhaust will cook the new starter.

11-06-2008, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr220v Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,529 Thanks: 13 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	Check your ground wires. All the engine to chasis grounds, and the struttower to negative terminal ground.