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03-07-2015, 07:36 PM | #1 | ||
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Hey guys I have a weird issue going on with my car... when I turn the key to start the engine there is a few second delay before it starts cranking and sometimes it doesn't even crank... battery is fine, any ideas?
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03-07-2015, 07:59 PM | #2 | ||
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Push the key in harder or jiggle it around...does it start better?
Sounds like the key switch is going or dirty. |
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03-07-2015, 08:56 PM | #3 | ||
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i tried that already but made no difference....plus i can hear the relay clicking everytime i turn the key so it makes me lean more towards the starter itself having burnt brushes or sticky solenoid which is stoping it from working
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03-07-2015, 11:26 PM | #4 | |||
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Ignition switches can wear out, but rarely. If relay is clicking then ignition is good. More likely stuffed starter. |
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04-07-2015, 09:05 PM | #5 | ||
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Found the issue, it was just a relay thanks for everyone's help
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