Starting issues
05-09-2017, 10:15 AM
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Starting issues
Hey guys, looking for some advice on what direction to go.
last week the car wouldn't start. It was clicking but wouldn't turn over. Jumped it and it's ran fine for the past few days. Today same thing. Clicking but won't turn over. I cleaned up the battery terminals but still no go. The battery is only 6 years old.
It seems to be more of a starter issue. Would it make sense to change the starter solenoid first? Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
Andrew
last week the car wouldn't start. It was clicking but wouldn't turn over. Jumped it and it's ran fine for the past few days. Today same thing. Clicking but won't turn over. I cleaned up the battery terminals but still no go. The battery is only 6 years old.
It seems to be more of a starter issue. Would it make sense to change the starter solenoid first? Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
Andrew
05-09-2017, 10:20 AM
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6 YEARS OLD?!
I'm pretty sure it's due for a replacement sir! Especially because you jumped it and it worked, sounds very indicative of a failing battery. I'd replace that first.
I'm pretty sure it's due for a replacement sir! Especially because you jumped it and it worked, sounds very indicative of a failing battery. I'd replace that first.
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05-09-2017, 12:03 PM
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05-09-2017, 03:31 PM
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Years ago I would remove the throttle body and Icebox and then it is possible to get it out; however, it is a very tight fit.
The problem I would run into is that it was tough to maneuver the heavy battery around to the perfect angle and slip it out because it used to bang up against the reinforcing 'rib' of metal at the 'right angle' of the rear part of the tray, if that makes any sense. As a result, I took the battery tray out and grinded away a good potion of that reinforcing 'rib' to facilitate a loser/smoother angle that the battery would need to be at to get it out easier. Spray painted the exposed metal edges to prevent rust, done.
I still need to remove the throttle body/Icebox; however, now the process is alot easier, especially if you are stuck on the side of the road, to achieve and alot easier on the back. If you give it a go, you will see what I mean, lol; but, you will get the battery out without having to pull the S/C'er.
See below:
I can walk you through swapping out the 51R WITHOUT removing the supercharger.
My first Interstate 60 month 51R battery lasted 14 months.... they replaced it free of charge but I removed the battery and replaced it with a new 75 month Interstate 51R.
You need to remove the ICEBOX and plumbing to the throttle body....
then remove the throttle body... take the terminals off the battery.
Take off the 2 bolts that hold the battery tray in place and carefully move the battery box and battery towards the firewall... tilt the battery towards the drivers side and slide it right out.
replace the battery.
Be SUPER careful when putting the terminals BACK on the new battery, IF you touch the blower unit with the wrench or ratchet while placing the terminals on you will throw sparks and short out the new battery.
if you get stuck my AIM is Acurazine Smitty or you can PM me for my phone number.
My first Interstate 60 month 51R battery lasted 14 months.... they replaced it free of charge but I removed the battery and replaced it with a new 75 month Interstate 51R.
You need to remove the ICEBOX and plumbing to the throttle body....
then remove the throttle body... take the terminals off the battery.
Take off the 2 bolts that hold the battery tray in place and carefully move the battery box and battery towards the firewall... tilt the battery towards the drivers side and slide it right out.
replace the battery.
Be SUPER careful when putting the terminals BACK on the new battery, IF you touch the blower unit with the wrench or ratchet while placing the terminals on you will throw sparks and short out the new battery.
if you get stuck my AIM is Acurazine Smitty or you can PM me for my phone number.
Last edited by zeta; 05-09-2017 at 03:42 PM.
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gnuts (05-09-2017)
05-10-2017, 08:29 AM
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thanks guys, my wife grabbed a new battery last night from Costco! Hopefully tonight I have time to swap it. I might have to jump it and pull it into the driveway so I have some light.
I was working on my winter beater (1999 Sentra) yesterday replacing the rear drum brakes. It was my first brake job of any kind and it went well but upon a quick test drive the noise I heard in the winter was worse. Turns out it's coming from the front passenger side. I looked under to see a torn CV boot. But I'm praying that maybe it's just the dust cover bent on the rotor. It's a pretty loud grinding noise.
I was working on my winter beater (1999 Sentra) yesterday replacing the rear drum brakes. It was my first brake job of any kind and it went well but upon a quick test drive the noise I heard in the winter was worse. Turns out it's coming from the front passenger side. I looked under to see a torn CV boot. But I'm praying that maybe it's just the dust cover bent on the rotor. It's a pretty loud grinding noise.
05-10-2017, 08:02 PM
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Thanks for the info zeta! I got the battery replaced in about 40 min before the sun went down. Really easy, just a lot of stuff to move out of the way. Fired right up! I don't know why I had it in my mind it wasn't the battery. Love this site.
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