right folks i have a ford escort and it wont start up at all, i turn the key and all the lights work,indicators etc but thats it, ive changed the starter motor its not that but when i turn the key on escorts you normally hear the fuel pump kick in just before they start on mine i dont heaer it, theres nothing at all and there is a small red light on the dash under the clock which lights up for about 5 seconds then goes out to tell you the cars ok, theres no light at all either ive checked fuses,fuel cut out switch etc nothing anyone any idea its as if theres no power in the car or something the battery is also fine as its been tested????????????
Escort 1998 zetec (uk)?
Test for power at the starter solonoid when you are turning the key. If no power, then check to make sure the neutral safety switch is working, the alarm is off, and that the ignition switch is working. There are too many things to choose from, these will be a good starting point.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Can my Starter be 'On the way Out'?
I know some people will either say %26quot;It starts, or it Doesnt.%26quot; Well, i want to know if there is an in-between, where the Starter or Starter Motor can %26quot;Weaken%26quot; until it WONT turn anymore, even with a Fine Battery.
Even if it was %26quot;Warm%26quot; out, my car would turn over distinctly %26quot;Twice,%26quot; THEN Start. SOmetimes, after driving, id turn the key, it would ALMOST catch, then turn over for 5-10 Seconds, THEN Start.. IF i didnt help it by pressing the Gas Pedal. This makes me think i need my Fuel Filter changed, and maybe/Probably a TUNE-UP.
This 199 Olds Cutlass Calais 2.5L %26quot;Iron Duke%26quot; Ive been posting about IS an Oldsmobile, IS Super-Reliable, DOES need an Oil Change (I know, about to put 5W-30 in it for WINTER ONLY with NO LUCAS STABILIZER as i had 1 1qt Bottle in there for Summer and to Help).. and probably DOES have ORIGINAL PARTS on it, like:
FUEL FILTER
--STARTER-- and RELATED
SPARK PLUG WIRES
--YOU NAME IT.--
I gotta get its coolant FLUSHED too.. if it was MANUAL i could do it myself.
Now. I also was curious as to what %26quot;Ignition Timing%26quot; is.See, the pattern I described above Fairly commonly REPEATS itself! Alternator is good (Should i replace that too? Im thinking NO.. it PASSED a Charging system Test!/LOAD TEST, electronic matched to Temp and CCAs of Battery, Battery is 2 months old Interstate clone of Advance Auto Parts, Johnson Control Systems from October this year, OEM Replacement).. so IS IT POSSIBLE that the STARTER is weakening.. oh yes..
WHAT IS -IGNITION TIMING- and I HAVE HEARD THIS 2.5L %26quot;Iron Duke%26quot; Tech4 GM Engine from 1991 DID NOT HAVE A TIMING CHAIN OR BELT! Is this True?
Please shed some light.. im concerned, and YES i know I need to get the oil out of there.. it MAY be COLD this winter (was this morning) so is 5W-30 OIL for the WInter?
THANKS for the INSIGHT!!!
PS: IS it better to stick with OEM Plugs (and what are they,) or do i get the Bosch Platinum+4 on OEM Wires (AC Delco)?
Can my Starter be 'On the way Out'?
Ok you say the alternator passed test,ok to stay,the Starter motor may be doing what my last ford did and starting to short circuit,only did this if i tried to start car and it didn't fire on first try,if it didn't fire after second try the started motor would flatten the battery totally ,need 8+ hours recharge time, so maybe you need to get it tested,go to a dealer if you are confused about the spark plugs and ignition leads for them,information costs nothing to ask about,then purchase from where ever you want,you can also get the Timing belt,chain question answered as well, or telephone a dealers maintenance shop for the specifics for the make and model as they should know and as before information doesn't cost you much if you ask, oil 5w-30 is fine for the winter time,but change it every 3-6 months and the motor will appreciate it, timing or ignition timing is normally on engines with distributors,where the spark plug leads come from leading to the spark plug,usually the distributor has a clamp bolt at the base of it ,this is loosened just enough that the whole distributor can be turned about it's centre,either clockwise or anti-clockwise,causing the ignition timing to be retarded or advance as required,usually carried out with a strobe timing light,that flashes in time with number 1 spark plug and this should correspond to a marker on the crankshaft pulley at the end of the engine,this also normally has a fixed scale or pointer to align it too.
Coolant you say you could do it if was manual should not make any difference as the only extra thing is a transmission oil cooler added to the bottom of the radiator, this shouldn't stop you changing the coolant or flushing out the system,but remember to put the right antifreeze concentration back in,hope this helps some way,Cheers and good luck .
Can my Starter be 'On the way Out'?
Some people say it can, i hope they tell you what %26quot;Ignition Timing%26quot; is and if the engine DOES have a Timing CHain, because Wikipedia says it doesnt...
Even if it was %26quot;Warm%26quot; out, my car would turn over distinctly %26quot;Twice,%26quot; THEN Start. SOmetimes, after driving, id turn the key, it would ALMOST catch, then turn over for 5-10 Seconds, THEN Start.. IF i didnt help it by pressing the Gas Pedal. This makes me think i need my Fuel Filter changed, and maybe/Probably a TUNE-UP.
This 199 Olds Cutlass Calais 2.5L %26quot;Iron Duke%26quot; Ive been posting about IS an Oldsmobile, IS Super-Reliable, DOES need an Oil Change (I know, about to put 5W-30 in it for WINTER ONLY with NO LUCAS STABILIZER as i had 1 1qt Bottle in there for Summer and to Help).. and probably DOES have ORIGINAL PARTS on it, like:
FUEL FILTER
--STARTER-- and RELATED
SPARK PLUG WIRES
--YOU NAME IT.--
I gotta get its coolant FLUSHED too.. if it was MANUAL i could do it myself.
Now. I also was curious as to what %26quot;Ignition Timing%26quot; is.See, the pattern I described above Fairly commonly REPEATS itself! Alternator is good (Should i replace that too? Im thinking NO.. it PASSED a Charging system Test!/LOAD TEST, electronic matched to Temp and CCAs of Battery, Battery is 2 months old Interstate clone of Advance Auto Parts, Johnson Control Systems from October this year, OEM Replacement).. so IS IT POSSIBLE that the STARTER is weakening.. oh yes..
WHAT IS -IGNITION TIMING- and I HAVE HEARD THIS 2.5L %26quot;Iron Duke%26quot; Tech4 GM Engine from 1991 DID NOT HAVE A TIMING CHAIN OR BELT! Is this True?
Please shed some light.. im concerned, and YES i know I need to get the oil out of there.. it MAY be COLD this winter (was this morning) so is 5W-30 OIL for the WInter?
THANKS for the INSIGHT!!!
PS: IS it better to stick with OEM Plugs (and what are they,) or do i get the Bosch Platinum+4 on OEM Wires (AC Delco)?
Can my Starter be 'On the way Out'?
Ok you say the alternator passed test,ok to stay,the Starter motor may be doing what my last ford did and starting to short circuit,only did this if i tried to start car and it didn't fire on first try,if it didn't fire after second try the started motor would flatten the battery totally ,need 8+ hours recharge time, so maybe you need to get it tested,go to a dealer if you are confused about the spark plugs and ignition leads for them,information costs nothing to ask about,then purchase from where ever you want,you can also get the Timing belt,chain question answered as well, or telephone a dealers maintenance shop for the specifics for the make and model as they should know and as before information doesn't cost you much if you ask, oil 5w-30 is fine for the winter time,but change it every 3-6 months and the motor will appreciate it, timing or ignition timing is normally on engines with distributors,where the spark plug leads come from leading to the spark plug,usually the distributor has a clamp bolt at the base of it ,this is loosened just enough that the whole distributor can be turned about it's centre,either clockwise or anti-clockwise,causing the ignition timing to be retarded or advance as required,usually carried out with a strobe timing light,that flashes in time with number 1 spark plug and this should correspond to a marker on the crankshaft pulley at the end of the engine,this also normally has a fixed scale or pointer to align it too.
Coolant you say you could do it if was manual should not make any difference as the only extra thing is a transmission oil cooler added to the bottom of the radiator, this shouldn't stop you changing the coolant or flushing out the system,but remember to put the right antifreeze concentration back in,hope this helps some way,Cheers and good luck .
Can my Starter be 'On the way Out'?
Some people say it can, i hope they tell you what %26quot;Ignition Timing%26quot; is and if the engine DOES have a Timing CHain, because Wikipedia says it doesnt...
How tohow to troubleshoot a motorcycle electrial strater motor?
it is having a hard time turning the engine,i changed the battery and starter relay.
How tohow to troubleshoot a motorcycle electrial strater motor?
Remove the spark plugs from the engine and try turning the engine by hand with a wrench (to make sure your engine turns freely).
If the engine is OK, then remove the starter motor from the engine. Leave the starter motor cable hooked up. Attach a jumper cable from the body of the starter motor to a ground on the bike (motor mount bolt or negative battery terminal). Hold the starter motor in one hand and push the starter button. The starter motor should spin with enough force to almost jump out of your hand.
If it spins like a limp chicken, then it probably needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
How tohow to troubleshoot a motorcycle electrial strater motor?
How old is the bike? There are many moving parts that the starter has to get in motion. When is the last time it ran? If the engine is gunked up that is all the more strain for the stater.
See if this site helps you at all in the process.
http://www.indianmcinfo.com/Indian_stuff鈥?/a>
How tohow to troubleshoot a motorcycle electrial strater motor?
Remove the spark plugs from the engine and try turning the engine by hand with a wrench (to make sure your engine turns freely).
If the engine is OK, then remove the starter motor from the engine. Leave the starter motor cable hooked up. Attach a jumper cable from the body of the starter motor to a ground on the bike (motor mount bolt or negative battery terminal). Hold the starter motor in one hand and push the starter button. The starter motor should spin with enough force to almost jump out of your hand.
If it spins like a limp chicken, then it probably needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
How tohow to troubleshoot a motorcycle electrial strater motor?
How old is the bike? There are many moving parts that the starter has to get in motion. When is the last time it ran? If the engine is gunked up that is all the more strain for the stater.
See if this site helps you at all in the process.
http://www.indianmcinfo.com/Indian_stuff鈥?/a>
Vauxhall Corsa will not start?
I have a Vauxhall Corsa B 1.0 12v. The car has been left standing for 3 months and will now not start. Originally I thought the battery had expired so I got a new one and this did not change matters. I then changed the starter motor for a new one, and the car is still not starting.
The starter motor turns the engine, but only by one or two rotations. While it is doing this, it makes a very loud squealing screeching sound (no it's not the fan belt making this sound).
Before the new (taken from a scrapped car) starter motor was installed it was checked to be working. I have run out of ideas of what could be wrong with it? Does anybody know?
Vauxhall Corsa will not start?
Try turning the engine by hand with a socket on the harmonic balancer and make sure the engine is not locking up. Remove your starter and try turning the flywheel with a large screw driver. But it does sound like the engine bearings are shot or have rolled over which is even worse.
Vauxhall Corsa will not start?
was car running and starting ok when parked. if not then you need to check your flywheel. if it was you may have a grounding problem or entertain the ideal that may be some one sabotaged it.
the engine is frozen in it's bearings.
Junk.
The starter motor turns the engine, but only by one or two rotations. While it is doing this, it makes a very loud squealing screeching sound (no it's not the fan belt making this sound).
Before the new (taken from a scrapped car) starter motor was installed it was checked to be working. I have run out of ideas of what could be wrong with it? Does anybody know?
Vauxhall Corsa will not start?
Try turning the engine by hand with a socket on the harmonic balancer and make sure the engine is not locking up. Remove your starter and try turning the flywheel with a large screw driver. But it does sound like the engine bearings are shot or have rolled over which is even worse.
Vauxhall Corsa will not start?
was car running and starting ok when parked. if not then you need to check your flywheel. if it was you may have a grounding problem or entertain the ideal that may be some one sabotaged it.
the engine is frozen in it's bearings.
Junk.
Vuaxhall corsa 1.4 16v?
my car is playing up, its so unreliable as alot of the time i try to start my car it dont start but all the lights and my sterio comes on then it will be alright for a few days -1 week then will play up and wont start so i have to be pushed to get it started eveytime which i assumed it was the starter motor and asked 4 machanics and they said yes we will change it, then i spoke to this 1 machanic and he said no it is not ur starter motor because everythings coming on and that it cud be the battery not giving enough power to start most of the machanics out there just wana take ur money they wud of happily changed my starter motor but its not that please help,
Vuaxhall corsa 1.4 16v?
okay the 1 mechanic obviously hasn't got a clue. if all the lights come on but the engine wont turn every time its the starter motor. if all lights come on and engine turns very very slowly and all lights go dim it the battery. Test. if all lights come on but engine doesn't turn tap the starter a few times with a hammer usually this will unstick the solenoid or push down hill if it starts either way it is your starter. unfortunately there are many bad mechanics and its hard to find one who you can trust but good mechanics are out there like me lol.
if it is your starter take it off and take it too a part co store they will take your old one and reduce the cost of a new recon usually in stock. you really shouldn't be looking anymore than 拢120 fitted and to me even that's expensive. if only you lived in the stafford area. all the best
Vuaxhall corsa 1.4 16v?
Hello
First of all has the Red light on the dashboard been glowing at all when the engine is running? If so your Altenator drive belt may need tightening.
Next time it will not start try starting it by Jump Leads,
Switch off both cars.
First connect Positive lead to other cars battery Positive Terminal
Second connect other end to your cars battery Positive Terminal
Thirdly connect Negative lead to other cars battery Negative Terminal
Lastly connect the other end to a good earth on your car like the lifting eye on the engine, NOT the Negative Terminal on your cars battery.
Start up other car
Let it run for at least 5 minutes
Try and start your car?
If it now starts your Stater Motor is OK
Leave your engine running and remove the Jump Leads
Now get a Volt Meter and take a reading across your battery and it should read 12 Volts, Get your friend to slowly rev up your engine and the reading should go up to about 14.6 Volts.
If you get that then your Charging system is OK
Switch Off your engine and the Volt Meter reading should not drop below 12 Volts
If it doesn't then your battery is OK
If all these check out OK then it could be your car just needs a service or the Ignition Coil is starting to play up.
If you get more than the 14.6 Volts then your Voltage Regulator is faulty (Part of the Altenator) and may have cooked the Battery so you may have to replace both you would then get less than 12 Volts when you switch off the engine.
If you were near me I could do that for you and it would cost you a pint.
Failing that join a recovery service and call them out next time it happens or if it is running take it to a battery sales shop and ask them to check it for you
Hope this helps
Andy CFish robin summer rentals
Vuaxhall corsa 1.4 16v?
okay the 1 mechanic obviously hasn't got a clue. if all the lights come on but the engine wont turn every time its the starter motor. if all lights come on and engine turns very very slowly and all lights go dim it the battery. Test. if all lights come on but engine doesn't turn tap the starter a few times with a hammer usually this will unstick the solenoid or push down hill if it starts either way it is your starter. unfortunately there are many bad mechanics and its hard to find one who you can trust but good mechanics are out there like me lol.
if it is your starter take it off and take it too a part co store they will take your old one and reduce the cost of a new recon usually in stock. you really shouldn't be looking anymore than 拢120 fitted and to me even that's expensive. if only you lived in the stafford area. all the best
Vuaxhall corsa 1.4 16v?
Hello
First of all has the Red light on the dashboard been glowing at all when the engine is running? If so your Altenator drive belt may need tightening.
Next time it will not start try starting it by Jump Leads,
Switch off both cars.
First connect Positive lead to other cars battery Positive Terminal
Second connect other end to your cars battery Positive Terminal
Thirdly connect Negative lead to other cars battery Negative Terminal
Lastly connect the other end to a good earth on your car like the lifting eye on the engine, NOT the Negative Terminal on your cars battery.
Start up other car
Let it run for at least 5 minutes
Try and start your car?
If it now starts your Stater Motor is OK
Leave your engine running and remove the Jump Leads
Now get a Volt Meter and take a reading across your battery and it should read 12 Volts, Get your friend to slowly rev up your engine and the reading should go up to about 14.6 Volts.
If you get that then your Charging system is OK
Switch Off your engine and the Volt Meter reading should not drop below 12 Volts
If it doesn't then your battery is OK
If all these check out OK then it could be your car just needs a service or the Ignition Coil is starting to play up.
If you get more than the 14.6 Volts then your Voltage Regulator is faulty (Part of the Altenator) and may have cooked the Battery so you may have to replace both you would then get less than 12 Volts when you switch off the engine.
If you were near me I could do that for you and it would cost you a pint.
Failing that join a recovery service and call them out next time it happens or if it is running take it to a battery sales shop and ask them to check it for you
Hope this helps
Andy C
Car has no rpm power?
hi, i went to the garage today to change my starter motor, on my way there it was working fine, however when i left the garage, the car would only go to 2000rmp when i accelarate. so i took it back to the garage so they would sort it out. but they don't know what the problem could be.
i have a peugeot 306 hdi 1999
anyone has anyu ideas?
Car has no rpm power?
If it was fine when you got to the garage and then broken when you left they have caused the fault and should rectify it.
Most likely an electrical circuit has been disconnected/damaged/broken.
Car has no rpm power?
if it didnt do it before going they mess it up might have knock off a wire could have been easy and then always a possible they did it so you would spend more money
Not being sarcastic but get a new car, If you live in the UK the government will give you a Grand to scrap it! provided that you buy a greener car and then all car dealers are obliged to chop ANOTHER grand from your car. This scheme is aimed to re boost the car market, go greener and hey you get a new car cheap!
Hurry though because when this technique was attempted in Germany the money ran out after two months Get Yo' Skates On
Happy Car Shopping!!
i have a peugeot 306 hdi 1999
anyone has anyu ideas?
Car has no rpm power?
If it was fine when you got to the garage and then broken when you left they have caused the fault and should rectify it.
Most likely an electrical circuit has been disconnected/damaged/broken.
Car has no rpm power?
if it didnt do it before going they mess it up might have knock off a wire could have been easy and then always a possible they did it so you would spend more money
Not being sarcastic but get a new car, If you live in the UK the government will give you a Grand to scrap it! provided that you buy a greener car and then all car dealers are obliged to chop ANOTHER grand from your car. This scheme is aimed to re boost the car market, go greener and hey you get a new car cheap!
Hurry though because when this technique was attempted in Germany the money ran out after two months Get Yo' Skates On
Happy Car Shopping!!
My car won't start, brand new battery, all interior lights work.?
I just put a new battery in my car this evening. My car, a 1999 Nissan Maxima, has 170,000 all with the factory battery. I could it was having a difficult time starting lately, so my first option was to change the battery.
Well, now it won't start at all. I turn the key and all I hear is a clicking noise. All of the interior lights are illuminated and the radio is working. Would a brand new battery need to be charged? is the issue with the starter motor? help would be much appreciated.
My car won't start, brand new battery, all interior lights work.?
The problem on the 1994 Nissan Maxima is the starter motor, it's can't turn the flywheel by few cause : worn solenoid, this will make starter motor not enough power to move forward the pinion gear to engage the flywheel ; worn starter motor brush, same as solenoid, but the brush is function as connector from battery to starter motor coil to make power to turn the starter motor pinion that will also turn the flywheel ; the starter motor pinion miss match with flywheel, this make pinion %26quot;teeth%26quot; doesn't meet the flywheel %26quot;teeth%26quot; so iys like nothing to turn by pinion. For miss match, just push the Maxima a bit with starter try to turn, mean to turn the flywhel and maybe can match the pinion. For solenoid and brush, need to replace those things. Those condition if when the ignition key being turn, there is a click sound and the dasboard light a bit dimmer. If no dimmering on dashboard light, please check the starter wire for loosing groung wire or not tight.
My car won't start, brand new battery, all interior lights work.?
on a new battery , there is caps are on the posts remove it should be ok to start
I know Nissan's have a lot of electrical problems. Sounds like the starter !
Clean the battery terminal and make sure it is tightly bolted on. If that does not work try to jump start the car. If that does not work return the battery and have them load test it. If the battery is fine and the connections are good then maybe the starter needs replacing.
try this put the car in nutraul foot on brake and it will start safty switch might be gone or if thats not it drop a line and ill give you a hand put in n and go trust me ...
you problem have a stARTER RELAY THAT IS NT WORKING OR THE SOLENOID IS BAD OR BENDIX BUT I WOULD SAGEST THAT YOU TEST FOR VOLTAGE AT THE STARTER MOTOR BEFORE just baying a new starter and check Thes things out for starter motor run some place around 200 to 250 depending on Ware you get them best of luck
Well, now it won't start at all. I turn the key and all I hear is a clicking noise. All of the interior lights are illuminated and the radio is working. Would a brand new battery need to be charged? is the issue with the starter motor? help would be much appreciated.
My car won't start, brand new battery, all interior lights work.?
The problem on the 1994 Nissan Maxima is the starter motor, it's can't turn the flywheel by few cause : worn solenoid, this will make starter motor not enough power to move forward the pinion gear to engage the flywheel ; worn starter motor brush, same as solenoid, but the brush is function as connector from battery to starter motor coil to make power to turn the starter motor pinion that will also turn the flywheel ; the starter motor pinion miss match with flywheel, this make pinion %26quot;teeth%26quot; doesn't meet the flywheel %26quot;teeth%26quot; so iys like nothing to turn by pinion. For miss match, just push the Maxima a bit with starter try to turn, mean to turn the flywhel and maybe can match the pinion. For solenoid and brush, need to replace those things. Those condition if when the ignition key being turn, there is a click sound and the dasboard light a bit dimmer. If no dimmering on dashboard light, please check the starter wire for loosing groung wire or not tight.
My car won't start, brand new battery, all interior lights work.?
on a new battery , there is caps are on the posts remove it should be ok to start
I know Nissan's have a lot of electrical problems. Sounds like the starter !
Clean the battery terminal and make sure it is tightly bolted on. If that does not work try to jump start the car. If that does not work return the battery and have them load test it. If the battery is fine and the connections are good then maybe the starter needs replacing.
try this put the car in nutraul foot on brake and it will start safty switch might be gone or if thats not it drop a line and ill give you a hand put in n and go trust me ...
you problem have a stARTER RELAY THAT IS NT WORKING OR THE SOLENOID IS BAD OR BENDIX BUT I WOULD SAGEST THAT YOU TEST FOR VOLTAGE AT THE STARTER MOTOR BEFORE just baying a new starter and check Thes things out for starter motor run some place around 200 to 250 depending on Ware you get them best of luck
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