Starting problems after timing belt change
09-28-2011, 12:40 PM
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It really seems like your Starter Bendix is Jammed... Like it is not popping out to engage the Flywheel...
The Solenoid sounds strong (that loud Click), so i would not question the ignition system too much.
only the first video worked for me, but i did not hear anything spin... only the Solenoid Click
The Solenoid sounds strong (that loud Click), so i would not question the ignition system too much.
only the first video worked for me, but i did not hear anything spin... only the Solenoid Click
09-28-2011, 12:51 PM
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That humming after the 'Click' is the Electrical Current holding the Solenoid Open. (the Solenoid basically is a Strong Electro-Magnet that connects power to the Starter)
Unless my computer speakers aren't doing the sound justice; i don't hear the Starter Doing anything..
Hence why i think it is Jammed... Or your engine does not want to turn over...
Unless my computer speakers aren't doing the sound justice; i don't hear the Starter Doing anything..
Hence why i think it is Jammed... Or your engine does not want to turn over...
09-28-2011, 12:53 PM
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hmm.. i wonder why it passed then at autozone. i was standing right next to it when he tested it. maybe its some intermittent problem with the solenoid? thats all i can think of ...
09-28-2011, 12:58 PM
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09-28-2011, 01:02 PM
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My brother and I took a starter to Autozone last year, and it passed... But still failed to start the engine later that day... Turned out the Starter was just dying.
It passed the Autozone Test Because it is a No Load Test (just has to spin; doesn't turn anything); Your solenoid is likely fine... i am leaning towards a dying starter...
"Like an Old Man that used to be a Professional Weight Lifter: He can still flex his Muscles, but when he tries to Lift a Barbell he simply Groans"
It passed the Autozone Test Because it is a No Load Test (just has to spin; doesn't turn anything); Your solenoid is likely fine... i am leaning towards a dying starter...
"Like an Old Man that used to be a Professional Weight Lifter: He can still flex his Muscles, but when he tries to Lift a Barbell he simply Groans"
09-30-2011, 01:26 PM
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Hopefully that resolves the issue, or i will feel a little bad pointing you in that direction! 
All signs certainly do point to the starter though. Looking forward to hearing back.
* you could try rebuilding your old starter for fun/learning experience. Requires replacing brushes and cleaning contacts; there should be some good write-ups available on the internet. Then you would have a spare. or could sell it to supplement the cost of the new starter.
All signs certainly do point to the starter though. Looking forward to hearing back.
* you could try rebuilding your old starter for fun/learning experience. Requires replacing brushes and cleaning contacts; there should be some good write-ups available on the internet. Then you would have a spare. or could sell it to supplement the cost of the new starter.
it was my best guess too.
<--- thats me if the starter doesnt fix it!
10-06-2011, 10:00 AM
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