Post by Mr.President on Sept 1, 2009 22:47:23 GMT -5
Figured I'd post this since i've been working on this recently. Drifthappy has been trying to help me, and gave me this writeup.
Sorry this is not very in depth but we will attempt to troubleshoot your starting issue.
Does the car sometimes make a click when you turn the car to start?
If so: The problem is probably going to be a bad starter solenoid or a very low battery*. The starter solenoid is a cylinder located at the top of the starter. It has 2 studs located on it, "usually made of copper", one connected to a power cable from your battery, "this one is usually covered with a small rubber boot", the other to a ground. The solenoid acts a switch and tells the starter when to engage and disengage. The starter itself will be located on the driver's side bottom of the transmission bell housing where the engine and transmission bolt up together. Using a jack, you can slide up underneath the car and locate it. To test the solenoid, turn the ignition swith to "on", WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL and the e-brake engaged, jump the two studs on the solenoid mentioned with an insulated screw driver. If the car turns over, your solenoid is bad and the starter will need to be removed and replaced. If it does not turn over...**
Picture of an RX7 starter, the solenoid is the cylinder on top, notice one of the studs is visible...
*Sometimes a battery charger can show a full charge but the battery actually have a dead cell or two. 9 volts will not be enough to start the car with. You might want to try a battery from another vehicle or take yours out and have it tested at your local autoparts store if you are unsure or dont have a way of testing it yourself.
If not: **Most likely, the battery, again, is too dead to initiate the solenoid or your main fuse is blown.
Are all of your interior & exterior light working? Are they dim?
If so: Likely going to be your starter solenoid.
If not: If some or all of the lights are out it is likely the main fuse in the fuse box under your hood is blown. It should be the same circuit as your alternator and will be the highest amp fuse. FCs are an 80 amp fuse in the very center of the block. If the lights are dim you probably have a dead cell in your battery. It could produce enough power to run the lights but not turn the starter.
Hope this helps you out. Sorry, I didn't have the time to proof-read this. Hope it is somewhat clear. If you have any question give me a call or message me.
Sorry this is not very in depth but we will attempt to troubleshoot your starting issue.
Does the car sometimes make a click when you turn the car to start?
If so: The problem is probably going to be a bad starter solenoid or a very low battery*. The starter solenoid is a cylinder located at the top of the starter. It has 2 studs located on it, "usually made of copper", one connected to a power cable from your battery, "this one is usually covered with a small rubber boot", the other to a ground. The solenoid acts a switch and tells the starter when to engage and disengage. The starter itself will be located on the driver's side bottom of the transmission bell housing where the engine and transmission bolt up together. Using a jack, you can slide up underneath the car and locate it. To test the solenoid, turn the ignition swith to "on", WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL and the e-brake engaged, jump the two studs on the solenoid mentioned with an insulated screw driver. If the car turns over, your solenoid is bad and the starter will need to be removed and replaced. If it does not turn over...**
Picture of an RX7 starter, the solenoid is the cylinder on top, notice one of the studs is visible...
*Sometimes a battery charger can show a full charge but the battery actually have a dead cell or two. 9 volts will not be enough to start the car with. You might want to try a battery from another vehicle or take yours out and have it tested at your local autoparts store if you are unsure or dont have a way of testing it yourself.
If not: **Most likely, the battery, again, is too dead to initiate the solenoid or your main fuse is blown.
Are all of your interior & exterior light working? Are they dim?
If so: Likely going to be your starter solenoid.
If not: If some or all of the lights are out it is likely the main fuse in the fuse box under your hood is blown. It should be the same circuit as your alternator and will be the highest amp fuse. FCs are an 80 amp fuse in the very center of the block. If the lights are dim you probably have a dead cell in your battery. It could produce enough power to run the lights but not turn the starter.
Hope this helps you out. Sorry, I didn't have the time to proof-read this. Hope it is somewhat clear. If you have any question give me a call or message me.
