Timing Belt and Electrical/Starting Issues
12-08-2010 | 05:01 PM
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Timing Belt and Electrical/Starting Issues
2003 TL-S - 198k miles.
Just had the timing belt replaced at a local garage. When I left everything seemed to work fine. But now after about 5 starts, the car won't start. Well, it did start eventually, but not after it went through some weird electrical stuff. At first, it sounded like the battery was dead (when I turned it over it just clicked) but the battery was and is fine (relatively new) so I know it isnt that. Then, after several more attempts to start it, I got power (dashboard lights on) but then heard all sorts of clicking (electrical) throughout the car (behind dashboard, windows, etc.). Once that settled down, I tried it again and it started.
I am thinking alternator - but I never had any problems prior to the timing belt being changed. Could it be that?
Having never changed a timing belt - I don't know if there are electrical components connected to the belt that if not put back correctly (or something else) would mess up the electrical/starter stuff? BTW, once it starts, it runs fine (which tells me they got the timing correct - i think).
The garage is not near my house (I was visiting someone) otherwise it would be back in a heartbeat. Any thoughts (other than not using that garage again!)? Thanks in advance.
Just had the timing belt replaced at a local garage. When I left everything seemed to work fine. But now after about 5 starts, the car won't start. Well, it did start eventually, but not after it went through some weird electrical stuff. At first, it sounded like the battery was dead (when I turned it over it just clicked) but the battery was and is fine (relatively new) so I know it isnt that. Then, after several more attempts to start it, I got power (dashboard lights on) but then heard all sorts of clicking (electrical) throughout the car (behind dashboard, windows, etc.). Once that settled down, I tried it again and it started.
I am thinking alternator - but I never had any problems prior to the timing belt being changed. Could it be that?
Having never changed a timing belt - I don't know if there are electrical components connected to the belt that if not put back correctly (or something else) would mess up the electrical/starter stuff? BTW, once it starts, it runs fine (which tells me they got the timing correct - i think).
The garage is not near my house (I was visiting someone) otherwise it would be back in a heartbeat. Any thoughts (other than not using that garage again!)? Thanks in advance.
12-31-2010 | 01:14 PM
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the very best battery cant get thru dirty connections,, and a car with those miles and years may be ready for new battery cables
considering the critical job they perform--20 bucks for a decade of use seems reasonable to replace battery cables now,,
or at least remove and clean all connections--especially ground points..
those are trouble makers on cars of all makes!!
after service, one ground may have been left off or loose= which freaks out the computor
considering the critical job they perform--20 bucks for a decade of use seems reasonable to replace battery cables now,,
or at least remove and clean all connections--especially ground points..
those are trouble makers on cars of all makes!!
after service, one ground may have been left off or loose= which freaks out the computor
12-31-2010 | 01:35 PM
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