Questions tagged [starter]
Typically an electric motor used to turn an internal combustion engine to begin the combustion process.
261
questions
0
votes
0answers
24 views
The starter button on my 2008 United Motors V2S 250R stopped working. Could I just buy any other starter for it?
Can I just get any other starter for it or does it have to be from that brand
7
votes
3answers
596 views
Can starter be used as an alternator?
There's probably a legitimate reason why we have 2 different parts for doing 2 different jobs.
However an electric motor can also be used as a generator. If the design allows it, why isn't starter ...
0
votes
2answers
66 views
Why starter needs two positive connections
So from schematics or youtube it is clear that car electric starter is connected to battery positive terminal with two connections: one is always connected to battery (B wire) and one going through ...
0
votes
0answers
7 views
Activa 4G Exide Maintenance Free Battery Issue
Battery is fully charged but not taking self start properly..
Service centre or Local battery seller suggested to replace with a new battery although horn and indication lights are working fine and ...
0
votes
0answers
35 views
Car makes weird noise if I dont push my brake down as hard as I can whilst starting it
Title basically says it all. Been having this issue for a few months! !
If I Press my brakes down like a normal person when I turn the ignition my car makes a weird noise but if I push on my brakes as ...
2
votes
1answer
82 views
Starter spins but doesn't engage flywheel
I was wondering if y'all could help me with this recurring problem.
My 1983 Ford F-350 has had a starter problem for the past couple of months. After a week or so of installing a new starter and ...
0
votes
0answers
11 views
2009 Altima starter issues
I took my car into Pep Boys because I couldn't move my starter relay and the mount for the battery.
They told me that the ECU/ECM isn't being read or recognized and that's why it wasn't turning over. ...
1
vote
1answer
28 views
2014 Honda Accord starter problem, it cannot start intermittently
My Honda according 2014 only has 38000 miles. When first time cannot started, I changed a new battery. It was good for 4 or 5 months. My car is with a key to start. Then some time it started fine. Now ...
1
vote
2answers
34 views
I have a 1985 Ford F-150 so my starter will spin but won’t engage what would be my problem
I just bought it and it was running fine and now the starter will spin but won’t crank the engine over it has a 4.9 L straight 6 in it I think solenoid or the alternator
1
vote
0answers
20 views
2011 Jeep Patriot CRD 2.2 - engine does not start // P0685 error
I have a 2011 Jeep Patriot CRD 2.2 (Euro-Model) that does not start anymore. First boot-up and preheating is normal but when I turn the key further for ignition nothing happens, no sound no movement, ...
1
vote
1answer
64 views
What does this clicking noise mean when trying to (unsuccessfully) start my 2004 Lincoln Town Car?
I'm hoping someone can help me diagnose this car problem (car won't start). I made a short video here so you can hear the noise it makes when trying to start:
[video removed]
Short summary of the ...
0
votes
0answers
219 views
Yamaha NMAX Won't Start
It has strong battery still. The horn is loud and I have all the lights. It would just click but there's no juice nor rev. What could be wrong?
0
votes
0answers
33 views
Wrong Starter installed in my truck, What are the consequences if a mechanic installed a wrong starter?
Wrong Starter installed in my truck, What are the consequences if a mechanic installed a wrong starter ??
I paid the other mechanic to fix the problem and he said I need to check my flywheel to make ...
1
vote
2answers
283 views
Starter solenoid clicks solidly. Starter won't spin
12.7V at solenoid connection to battery cable. Key to start and a good click but nothing happens. I tap the solenoid 2-3 times with a hammer, then turn the key and starter will engage and all is good....
1
vote
0answers
360 views
Subaru Outback randomly doesn't start
About one in twenty times I try to start my 2005 Subaru outback, it doesn't start. However after periodically trying to start the car, it will usually start within 1 to 6 minutes. Here is a video of ...
0
votes
0answers
18 views
2008 Acura TL sometimes doesn't start on first try
I have a 2008 Acura TL and have been having issues starting my car.
Recently when I turn the key in the ignition, the car electronics will go out like it lost power. I've learned that opening and ...
1
vote
1answer
53 views
Car won’t start after starter change
My 2007 Honda Civic coupe had been starting weak for over a week, and it finally stopped starting two days ago. I ruled out the battery because my wipers, and headlights work, aswell as everything ...
1
vote
1answer
34 views
How to start a 1991 Thomas School Bus that cranks well, but doesn't start
I purchased the above vehicle for conversion and at first it didn't start at all due to starter issues. At this point it cranked, but cranked weakly. So I replaced the starter about a month ago and it ...
-1
votes
1answer
13 views
2012 Mercedes will not start
We parked the car over the weekend and it will not start back. Dash lights and everything else did work, but now we have to disconnect the battery cables and reconnect to get that part working. But ...
0
votes
0answers
175 views
what could be causing my new starter not engage the flywheel?
So my 84 ford f150 starter went out. I replaced it with a new one the next day. it started up strong no problem for a couple days the boom! the same problem. I can hear spinning from the starter which ...
0
votes
0answers
97 views
03 kia sedona no start no crank
I have been having problem with my 03 sedona . The problem start about 4 months ago I drove my van and came home. my wife went to crank it nothing it set for a while and cranked .we noticed a smell ...
0
votes
0answers
20 views
2010 Ford Fiesta Mk7 diesel single click/tick instead of starting, eventually starts
I have a 2010 Ford Fiesta Mk7 diesel that clicks/ticks once when I turn the key. This will happen a few times (say, between 3 and 10 times), and then (usually) it starts. It's getting worse and today ...
1
vote
1answer
87 views
Occasionally starter will turn engine over very slowly. Dying starter motor?
Car is a '93 Mk1 Gold Cabriolet.
I have this problem where the starter motor will sound like its struggling to turn the engine over. It sounds very much like a dead or dying battery but this is not ...
1
vote
0answers
25 views
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 2007 - not starting
I've searched all over the internet, but didn't find anything exact.
Context:
I drive ~11km twice a working day on average.
I was dumb and didn't check oil regularly. One day driving back home a ...
0
votes
1answer
48 views
2001 Toyota Celica starting problem
Car is a manual with 240000kms on the clock.
Car is hesitant to start sometimes. I think these videos will be helpful for someone to diagnose the problem. Is it a failing starter? or something else?
...
0
votes
1answer
30 views
Wont even click when switched to start Silverado 1500
Silverado 1500 good battery , lights all good, wont turn over or even click in park or neutral . nothing with key turned to start. Any ideas
1
vote
0answers
37 views
Pulsar 220Fi starter crackling sound
So I've a Plusar 220Fi 2007 model. Engine is in perfect as new condition. However sometimes when I press the start button, I huge crackling sounds can be heard (it's like metal balls are ground ...
0
votes
0answers
19 views
2002 Ford E450 7.3l Ambulance starter issues
My starter will only work when I jump the wires on my "new" fender mounted solenoid. Not using the key, just have it turned on and jump the solenoid.
At the starter there is a red wire (thin) looks ...
0
votes
1answer
51 views
Problem with starting a car
I had a problem 7 days ago: I could not start my car. Temperature on that day was -17 (-27°C ). I heard just 1 click and that's it. One day later it was 32F (0°C) and I could start the car. I could ...
0
votes
1answer
437 views
Vauxhall Corsa won't start, lights/radio working fine
I have a 1.2L Petrol 2008 Corsa that won't start.
For the last couple of months the battery light would start flashing once every couple of weeks when starting the engine. I don't do long trips often,...
0
votes
0answers
27 views
Car turning over but won't start after driving, but starts again after sitting for a while
I live in relatively cold temeperatures, and after I drove to school one day my car wouldn't start an hour later. It turned over fine so it's not battery, it just wouldn't actually start. Came back ...
2
votes
1answer
35 views
Starter Clicking sound
I have a 2004 Honda Accord with a V-6. My car radio, lights and everything work fine, but my starter seems to work intermittently. Sometimes I don't hear any click, sometimes its one, and sometimes ...
0
votes
1answer
27 views
S10 won't start
I have a 2002 s10 that won't start. I had work done to repair an oil leak, drove it home, and it died. Thought it was maybe the battery, which had, in fact failed. I replaced the battery, and it ran ...
1
vote
0answers
34 views
BMW 318d 2006 e90 Starter Problem?
I have this weird issue, where my BMW starts When Its cold, but once the car heats up, It turns over after a couple of tries sometimes (10-20) sometimes it will not turn over at all, when that happens ...
2
votes
0answers
1k views
Starter motor spins but engine does not crank
I have an intermittent starter problem on my 95 Chevy K1500 pickup truck. When I turn the ignition, I hear the starter motor spinning but the engine does not turn over. If I put the truck in gear ...
1
vote
1answer
44 views
2004 Toyota Corolla No Crank No Start
Some recent history for this vehicle:
The battery had stopped charging.
Alternator bench test passed.
Battery bench test passed, but "in late stage of life".
Reinstalling the original alternator ...
0
votes
2answers
272 views
How long it takes for the internal lights to drain a relatively new battery
For a relatively new 12V battery (5 months old), how long does it take before it drains and ends up not being helpful to start the car? I had just my internal lights on for 30 minutes and after that I ...
0
votes
2answers
51 views
opel vivaro not starting after reversed jumped cables attached
just the other day i inadvertently reversed the polarity when attaching jump cables to my opel vivaro van, it was 6am and i was working with a torch and didnt realise until i hooked the live up on the ...
1
vote
0answers
21 views
Diagnosing why 95 Integra does not start
I am seeking simple / easy tests to diagnose the cause(s) of non-starting Integra
BACKGROUND
A 95 Integra starter was refurbished in 2016. The Integra was wired to a pickup with battery jumper ...
2
votes
2answers
37 views
I know next year's models come out mid year so a Nissan Altima manufactured 06/01 would that be a 2002?
Nissan Altima manufactured 06 0f 01 I bought it for my wife's aunt put a starter in it worked dine for about a month then quit working . The starter is spinning but not engaging which is why I ...
3
votes
2answers
133 views
2006 GSX 600F Suzuki Katana won’t engage starter
Bought a used katana gsx600f 2006.cannot get it to turn over.battery good, Clutch lever engaged,kickstand up,push starter button,starter solenoid not clicking. Can short over relay & motor turns ...
1
vote
1answer
70 views
Starter motor or Alternator?
Can anyone offer any advice? Got in my car on Monday and it was dead. I turned the key and there was no noise at all, but all the lights etc came on. No clicking or anything. I got a jump start and ...
0
votes
1answer
38 views
Kia Rio 2006 jb cv the
My car started making grinding noises which I found out was the starter motor engaging through the clutch switch being pushed in as I changed gear. I removed it from the clutch pedal and only pushed ...
1
vote
0answers
35 views
Jeep not starting — two solenoids?
I have a 2008 1800cc 24V Japanese military jeep (Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck (Shin)) in the Philippines. It has almost always taken multiple clicks of the ignition to get the engine started. The ...
0
votes
1answer
23 views
Moped electrics cut out
Hello i have had my piaggio skipper for about 4 months and only recently it has stopped working When i turn then ignition key on all of the electrics come on fine, but when i hold the brake and press ...
2
votes
1answer
729 views
Intermittent car electrical problem causing starting issues - any help pinpointing?
I have this starting problem that I've been trying to fix for the past year now. Well, I'm not really a mechanic of any kind, so I spend ungodly amounts of money to local car mechanics for "maybe" ...
1
vote
0answers
122 views
Starting problem, 2000 peugeot boxer 2.5tdi diesel engine
My car was sitting outside for a few days. After a cold night It refuses to start.
Model: 2000 peugeot boxer 2.5tdi diesel engine
Battery: Brand new. Lights and other peripherals work fine.
...
2
votes
0answers
43 views
Engine wouldn’t crank, replaced starter and it worked for 1 day, not cranking again.
My engine randomly stopped cranking with no noise at all when the key was turned. Checked battery voltages and everything looked ok. Push starting got the car going and the mechanic replaced the ...
1
vote
0answers
127 views
Suzuki TU250X motorcycle only cranks when engine turned over by pushing in gear (electronic ignition)
I have a 2000 Suzuki TU250x. It's had a intermittent problem using the electronic ignition to start the bike. Turn the key, hold in the clutch, lift kickstand, click the fuel pump relay switch, hear ...
1
vote
1answer
50 views
Starter won't turn even with jump cables
I've got an old Opel (Vauxhall) Vectra 96 that hasn't been used for a long time. This spring I tested it and the motor started fine, though I had to use jump cables because the battery is completely ...
