Car starts sometimes, and sometimes not
#1
Car starts sometimes, and sometimes not
could anyone help me diagnose this problem....
Get into the car...turn key, start position, but doesn't start...Its like accessory is still on...WTF ? A couple tries later, it starts, no problem...
Could this be a distributer problem? Haven't had a tune-up for a year and a bit...maybe its time
it just started doing this the past few days...
Get into the car...turn key, start position, but doesn't start...Its like accessory is still on...WTF ? A couple tries later, it starts, no problem...
Could this be a distributer problem? Haven't had a tune-up for a year and a bit...maybe its time
it just started doing this the past few days...
#8
Try the easiest of things first.... plugs & wires, then work from there. Maybe the battery isn't fully charged. I've had that problem where the accessory lights worked, but the car wouldn't start on the 1st crank.
Turned out the battery was frying, and I noticed it when I saw it smoking. It almost blew up.
Good luck!
Turned out the battery was frying, and I noticed it when I saw it smoking. It almost blew up.
Good luck!
#9
this was going on with my car as well. It was my battery. My battery was unable to hold any power unless the car was at least rev'ing at 4000rpm. My accessories would work, but the car would not start.
#11
if you want a good battery, check out the yellow tops. I just got a new one yesterday. It was just like the stock one. I personally dont want to spend over $300 on a battery. Rather spend $110 and put the other $190 into other parts. Wouldn't you ?
#12
Originally posted by 2 rice 4 u
if you want a good battery, check out the yellow tops. I just got a new one yesterday. It was just like the stock one. I personally dont want to spend over $300 on a battery. Rather spend $110 and put the other $190 into other parts. Wouldn't you ?
if you want a good battery, check out the yellow tops. I just got a new one yesterday. It was just like the stock one. I personally dont want to spend over $300 on a battery. Rather spend $110 and put the other $190 into other parts. Wouldn't you ?
#13
yes that too. And do go spending the money for it unless your 100% that is the problem. Check the cheap stuff first like Tman and Gatherer mentioned. But if you want to see if it your battery, just grab one out of your parents/buddies car.
#14
Originally posted by bbarbulo
starter relay, main relay.... could be ignition contacts too, but I really really doubt that one.
starter relay, main relay.... could be ignition contacts too, but I really really doubt that one.
When the search function comes back up you can see i had the same problem last year, and in the same weather.
The main relay is located under your dash on the left side of the driverside.
The heat/cold causes the solder to contract and expand
so after sometime the solder expands and the contacts get weak.
SOLUTION
you need to get a new or used one, or if you're good with the soldering iron you need to re-solder the main relay.
#15
Go get your battery load tested first at canadian tire for free, even if your battery reads good with volt meter and u can also still power all your accessories, it can still fail a load test, causing u to not be able to start your car. U should here a clicking sound when trying to start it, which is an indication it "MIGHT" be the battery.