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thought i picked a good 1
was working on the power windows and opened the console yesterday.noticed the battery light would stay on until i gave it a little fuel.
for the last few weeks of ownership it has always started fine. went to start it today and it gave just 1 little click. after a few minutes of jump starting it started (coincidence?) drove over to the auto parts store and they put it on the machine and said the alt. and batt. are fine. got it home shut it down started it a couple of times and then it didnt start. i searched around a bit. any thoughts? seems to have some electrical issues- tach intermittent, power windows in back work intermittent, and now this.
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Brian 82 300d turbo 164k - passed on 83 sd - passed on 04 civic hybrid - DD 06 GTO for sale - passed on 84 VW Rabbit Diesel 4dr.- passed on 94 S350D - DD 94 S320 - soon to be DD |
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Check/replace battery cables, then start looking at your starting system (starter, wiring to starter from battery, wiring to starter from ignition switch). Also, do a search on "neutral safety switch." One click sounds like the starter to me (actually the solenoid).
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Actually, did this start happening after you were in the console? Could in fact be the neutral safety switch.
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i had the acc servo go bad and was drawing a boatload from the battery. enough to cause it to not start after sitting for only 15 minutes. check to make sure youre battery isnt draining while sitting.
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body to engine ground strap. starter, battery cables. etc.
John
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thanks for the quick replies
- yes this started after being in the console. battery cables look old stay away from generics or go for ms. the engine ground strap where might that be? how can i figure out if the batt. is being drained? can you tell i am a newbie- and i have put the time in searching around on all kinds of topics
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Buy a multimeter.
You can usually get one cheap from discount tool stores (Harbor Freight, ~$5). With it, you can test your battery, starter, and any related wiring. If your battery cables are original, replace them for peace of mind.
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Is there a another plug or a fuse that can be pulled?
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G'luck with it!
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Don't forget to check the voltage regulator. My batt light would stay on until I blipped the throttle. The brushes were nearly worn down. Also do check the grounding straps as those exhibit some strange symptoms when they don't make good contact.
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- Peter.
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thanks everyone
on my way to get a multi meter i stopped and wire brushed and steal wooled the terminals- by golly so far it is working like a charm
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well mine was the actual acc servo not the compressor. i pulled every fuse and still had a huge draw. Finally found it as i pulled the harness from the servo.
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