Help....Car will not start. Think it is the alarm.. Not alarm probably starter
01-15-2006, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Ball
Funny, I participated in other alarm threads, but I had to go re-read them again to see how to byapss the alarm. Old age.
So, the alarm does not disable the starter but rather the EZK. It definitely does not disable the starter relay, as I could feel it working.
So, now we suspect the starter. There was no solenoid click. Is the solenoid serviceable or replaceable?
What else could it be?:
- Ignition switch - since starter relay clicks, don't think so.
- Wiring - we will clean the connections and verify power.
- Starter relay - we have ruled that out.
- Ground - guess this is a possibility. http://www.nichols.nu/tip624.htm
So, the alarm does not disable the starter but rather the EZK. It definitely does not disable the starter relay, as I could feel it working.
So, now we suspect the starter. There was no solenoid click. Is the solenoid serviceable or replaceable?
What else could it be?:
- Ignition switch - since starter relay clicks, don't think so.
- Wiring - we will clean the connections and verify power.
- Starter relay - we have ruled that out.
- Ground - guess this is a possibility. http://www.nichols.nu/tip624.htm
01-15-2006, 11:56 PM
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Bill, Steven,
I'm not sure if the solenoid is serviceable - I guess you can look @cleaning it up as you look at the power & ground connections too.
I think the ignition switch must be OK.
Check that the starter relay has 12v on the 30 connection. Check for continuity between the 87 connection and the solenoid control input. You can just jump the solenoid control input to the battery post and see if it cranks... Do the interior lights dim dramatically (more than normal) when you engage the starter? Could the battery be almost dead?
Alan
I'm not sure if the solenoid is serviceable - I guess you can look @cleaning it up as you look at the power & ground connections too.
I think the ignition switch must be OK.
Check that the starter relay has 12v on the 30 connection. Check for continuity between the 87 connection and the solenoid control input. You can just jump the solenoid control input to the battery post and see if it cranks... Do the interior lights dim dramatically (more than normal) when you engage the starter? Could the battery be almost dead?
Alan
01-16-2006, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by StevenB
How about ingition switch. [url]http://www.nichols.nu/tip417.htm
01-22-2006, 10:04 PM
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Well, hopefuly this problem has been put to bed. With much help from Bill (again thank you for all the help with this problem over the past week 
), the starter was replaced today. Interestly enough, the old starter was a rebuilt unit so this was not the first time the starter has been replaced. So far, no signs of non-starting. We also looked at my non-functioning drivers side window and found a broken roller on the motor arm. So now its off to find the part for that.
Since the weather looks good for tomorrow, I will take the shark to work and we will see if I get home.
Steve B
), the starter was replaced today. Interestly enough, the old starter was a rebuilt unit so this was not the first time the starter has been replaced. So far, no signs of non-starting. We also looked at my non-functioning drivers side window and found a broken roller on the motor arm. So now its off to find the part for that.Since the weather looks good for tomorrow, I will take the shark to work and we will see if I get home.
Steve B
01-22-2006, 11:54 PM
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We decided to bet the old starter was the problem, even though it worked when Steve went to drive the car over this morning and continued to work in the driveway. The new starter is a lot peppier, turning the car over more quickly.
Just FYI, the solenoid does look like it should be easy to replace, bolted to the starter like most others. We debated whether to just to try to go get a solenoid from Autozone, as it was clear that the solenoid did not respond last week, but since the rebuilt starter was in-hand and had not been all that expensive, we just popped it in. Based on the faster turnover of the new starter, that was probably the right move.
Just FYI, the solenoid does look like it should be easy to replace, bolted to the starter like most others. We debated whether to just to try to go get a solenoid from Autozone, as it was clear that the solenoid did not respond last week, but since the rebuilt starter was in-hand and had not been all that expensive, we just popped it in. Based on the faster turnover of the new starter, that was probably the right move.
