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1998 Chevy Lumina won't start, crank, or click
I have a 1998 Chevy Lumina and recently i have had intermittent starting issues. MY brother and I bought a new starter and put it in and it still wouldn't start. After replacing the starter we noticed ...
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SD255 vs PMGR Starter - GMC 1998 Suburban
I plan to replace the starter on my Suburban. When I go to BuyAutoParts.com, and fill in the make/model/year http://www.buyautoparts.com/selectpart/1998_GMC/Suburban/Starter/30-0.html
I get two ...
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Upgrading starter wire?
I did an alternator upgrade recently, and I have 3 feet of 1/0awg wire left over. Would it make any difference if I were to use this remaining wire to replace my starter's current 6awg wire?
I have ...
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'03 Mazda Tribute needs jumped every time it starts
I have a 2003 Mazda Tribute. I'm not entirely sure what the problem is with the vehicle. I suppose it could be the alternator or just a dead battery, but could also be something more detailed.
I have ...
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My 2009 Vauxhall Corsa D Won't Start
I measured the voltage of the battery without the key in the ignition and it's 12.6.
When I insert my key and turn on the ignition the electrics work fine, the headlights come on etc.
When I turn ...
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What could cause my Honda Civic to not start? And how can I address the issue?
I need help trouble shooting my honda civic. It will not start.
I was driving it earlier today and I went to drive it again when it would not start. I'm glad I was at home when it decided to quit.
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Why no alternate (hand-cranked, spring-loaded) starter for a car?
A dead battery is a common and serious problem. At a minimum it takes time to jump-start the car. But oftentimes a second car is unavailable, or there's no jumper cables, or a serial killer is ...
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Does starter replacement make sense in a heat sink situation?
Related to: Slow chugs from starter with warm engine but not cool engine?
It seems that while the engine is running, it heats up the starter, and then it sounds like it is barely able to start.
This ...
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Slow chugs from starter with warm engine but not cool engine?
Suburban 1998. Starts pretty good at first, but after a 30 minute drive it is sounds like trouble.
A good start usually has a quick series of short chugs, each getting stronger until less than a ...
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Remote Starter/Bypass Module Issue - 1999 Buick Regal [Viper 4103XV and XpressKit PLJX Bypass]
I have a 1999 Buick Regal that I installed a Viper 4103XV remote starter [3/4 installed, anyway :)] and XpressKit PLJX bypass module in.
I've yet to be able to get it to start consistently is the #1 ...
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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Fails to Start and Electronics Go Awry
My mother-in-law drove over this morning to pick up my wife, and when they tried to leave the car wouldn't start. Not only that; the horn honked, the wipers started, the trunk popped open, and the ...
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2001 Grand Cherokee Has not been starting?
In September someone broke into my car, nothing was missing but the alarm went off until the next day I came back from school and the battery was completely drained. So my dad jump started it and ...
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My car engine stops turning over when starting
Twice now my car engine has stopped cranking mid start. It doesn't seem to be a power problem as the radio, wipers ... all seem to work. The ignition key simply doesn't do anything anymore.
In once ...
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Lost electricity to cab and Engine won't turn over
My '94 mazda b4000 recently lost electricity to the cab and the engine won't turn over.
I will get in, the seatbelt beeping will start, then that will stop. I will put the key in the ignition and ...
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Why does the starter motor not start on my 2003 Nissan Primera?
I have a 2003 Nissan Primera, Diesel which has been working without any issues. Last night I drive it 40 miles, parked, then tried to use it 2 hours later but couldn't start the engine.
Now, when I ...
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When cranking an engine between 15 second intervals is ok?
The service manual in my car says that I should wait for 15 second before trying to crank the engine a second time. So does this website.
make sure not to crank the engine for more than 15 ...
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Motorcycle starter sometimes clicks, but doesn't start - tapping with hammer helps it start
It seems to happen particularly when the bike is hot. But sometimes when I go to start up the bike, the solenoid will click, but the starter won't turn over. Tapping the starter with a hammer always ...
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How to diagnose a starter motor that does not work
My e46 M3 would not start when I got to the parking garage after work. When I first turned the key, I heard a sound like grinding gears, but I was so startled that I immediately stopped trying to ...
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clutch being depressed engages starter [closed]
I have replaced the GEM module and the ignition. WHen ever I push the clutch the starter engages even with the key out. The driver side window does not roll up and the lights come on and off. What ...
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2001 Sienna Won't Start, Dim Dashboard Lights
My mom's 2001 Sienna won't start. When I try to start the car, I get a very rapid clicking noise. The lights are very dim; in fact, the dashboard lights flicker constantly and are almost going out.
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What are the audible symptoms of a failing starter motor?
My 2004 Subaru WRX has 110000 miles on the odometer and I'm worried about the original equipment starter motor. Here are the audible symptoms that have me concerned:
During the winter, I noticed ...
