Eui

Hi,

I can't start engine !
Battery output is 12.4, looks fine.
Fuel Main Relay - I can hear fuel pump motor sound when I turn on key, looks fine.
When I turn key on, it's only click sound, no cranks and nothing happen.
I think I need to replace new starter.
Is there any other idea to cause this problem ?

Thanks so much in advance.

Eui

curls

Try boosting battery - even though it reads 12.4V, there's probably very little cranking amps available.
The click sound in my past experiences (many, many of them) means the battery is so dead that it can't even turn the starter motor, let alone the flywheel. (starter motor solenoid engaging the starter with the flywheel, is what makes the click noise)


How old is the battery?

kbh

Are your symptoms like this?

https://acurazine.com/forums/problem...roblem-917220/

Check your battery connections very carefully and clean all contact surfaces thoroughly before you start replacing parts.

Eui

Battery is just one year old....
I tried jump start but it was same, just clicking.
Thanks anyway!

Eui

Yes, it's same symptoms.
Thanks.

curls

If you can, try whacking the starter a bunch of times with a broom handle. It's behind the intake manifold on the front of the engine.
Then try cranking it again.

BROlando

Is the car manual or automatic?

Checked for loose battery cables? You sure that you hooked the cables firmly enough when you tried to jump it?

And can you turn the crank pulley (CLOCKWISE ONLY!) with a wrench, by hand? Use a 19mm socket and a 1/2" ratchet.

kbh

So did you actually remove both battery terminal connections and thoroughly clean the inside surfaces of each where they contact the battery posts?

6speedtsx

That's a good point. I think all the signs lead to starter though.