Alperovich

okay to this morning my ack didn't start in defiantly.

since i got the car, i've had a intermittent no start issue. Which the previous owner stated he has been having recently (btw i got the car from a good friend of mine), usually when it was colder. I noticed it only does this when the car is cold, usually after i've been driving it, it starts fine.

its here's how it goes, i turn the key, press the clutch, 1 click, no start.

it would be, i would, play with the key, maybe release the clutch and press it again, and it would start, sometimes, i'd have to do this a few times, most of the time, on the 2nd or 4th try it would turn over slowly and not start, then i would try it again and it would start up.

my initial thought was its a ignition switch issue, or at very first, i thought maybe clutch switch problem, but i ruled that out.

so, what are your thoughts?

as of right now, i tried playing with the key for like 20min, nothing, pressed the clutch a few times, like b4. nothing. just one click. no start. So i pushed the CL out of the way and took the 4runner to work.

I haven't tried the hammer trick on the start, and i haven't manual activating the solenoid, nor manual trying the starter.

also i don't think its a MR issue (if these cars even have that problem like other honda's) b/c a faulty MR should let the car crank.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Starter, or battery issue. If nothing else, there was a recall on the ignition switch too, but your issue sounds like the starter. I'd test or replace the battery first though

Shoshinsha_KiDs_CL

word check your batttery

Alperovich

yea, i think i automatically ruled the battery out (b/c the lights weren't dim, the HU was working properly), i'll double check it too anyways.

what kind of problem were seen with the ignition switch?

young03

if u have a meter check the voltage on ur battery it should be between 12.5 and i think 14 volts but it sound like a starter issue if ur saying that i makes a click sound

DaInFaMMuS1

Starter's done. Get a new 1!

Alperovich

to be exact, acceptable battery voltage is btwn 11.6-13.6v but the car only needs 10.6 to start/run. and yes i did check it out already, its at 11.96 which is typical.

I've already gone ahead and pulled out the starter, as i can hear the solenoid clicking.

I'm gonna take it to napa have them test it, and i've already put a brand new starter on reserve at a parts warehouse (i know someone who works sales there).

Alperovich

just wanted to add, i tried manual jumping the starter, out of the car, and the solenoid works, started turned over. so then, i threw it back in the car, and did the same test, and it failed to turn the motor over, it turned a tad, but then just gave up.

we'll see what they say at napa tomorrow.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Def the starter

Alperovich

okay guys, BIG UPDATE!!!

I got the new starter today, takes 5min or less to reinstall. started right up on the first try!

no crank no start and it makes one click. replace the starter. hopefully someone finds this thread useful in the future...

young03

bump^^^ knew it was the starter cuz i had the same problem b4

98.CL.Gho$t

This happened to me once, then it started up after about 5 minuets. My lights dim when idle as well. I took it to my mechanic and they said the alternator was fine. I have no idea myself why our cars dim like that.

That reminds me, I cant stand our stock headlights.