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NoFlex · 08-01-2016, 12:11 PM

Really weird problem on my sr20det ive been experiencing for a good year now. My car always starts up fine. After long drives, sometimes the starter will only click and it takes at least 5-10 key cycles for the starter to finally engage and start the car. I have replaced the starter with a new sr20 one and it does the same thing. Once in a while after a long drive I cannot get the starter to engage at all, starts first time with a push start.

Any input would be great.

s13silvia123 · 08-01-2016, 12:26 PM

Loose Ground to the starter????????????????

NoFlex · 08-01-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by s13silvia123

Loose Ground to the starter????????????????

I redid it when replacing the starter, but its worth looking over again. Just weird that it never has this problem when the engine is cold

e1_griego · 08-01-2016, 12:30 PM

Clutch interlock relay?

cotbu · 08-01-2016, 12:43 PM

The starter is usually grounded by the chassis and not a wire. So it's most likely, spade connection on starter, clutch pedal switch, interlock relay, dying starter or bad battery and or connection. You could start with any of those things, affected by heat.

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jedi03 · 08-01-2016, 01:09 PM

have seen the ignition switch itself causing that issue...

cotbu · 08-01-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jedi03

have seen the ignition switch itself causing that issue...

Lol, can't believe I left that off the list.

NoFlex · 08-01-2016, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotbu

The starter is usually grounded by the chassis and not a wire. So it's most likely, spade connection on starter, clutch pedal switch, interlock relay, dying starter or bad battery and or connection. You could start with any of those things, affected by heat.

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MY car was auto and converted to manual, so the interlock relay is bypassed. That being said it sounds like it could most likely be an ignition switch?

NoFlex · 08-01-2016, 03:58 PM

ordered a new switch, will update thread when I install it. My battery is good, starter has been ruled out, connections are clean and clutch safety switch relay doesn't apply.

TheRealSy90 · 08-01-2016, 04:29 PM

Curious as my bone stock 92 does the same thing after replacing the starter. I just have to keep clicking the ignition until it starts. But mine does it cold or hot.

NoFlex · 08-01-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Curious as my bone stock 92 does the same thing after replacing the starter. I just have to keep clicking the ignition until it starts. But mine does it cold or hot.

i actually found a ignition switch sitting around the garage, ill let you know if it fixes the issue. However, I found a new one for $10 on ebay

NoFlex · 08-02-2016, 09:36 AM

UPDATE: replaced the ignition switch with a spare one I had sitting around, have not had any issues so far. MY old starter switch had 3 wires cut and re crimped on it for some reason. The extra resistance from the crimps might have been to blame.

kruked · 08-03-2016, 11:24 AM

For a couple of years, I had the same problem. Tried/tested all sorts of things. One being the ignition switch. I changed it out. The problem wasn't as bad, but was still there. Months went by, the problem kept getting worse.
I swapped ignition switches again, this time, I didn't hook up all of the shit that was tied into the key hot wire. Car started flawlessly every time. Still does. All of the shit that was tied into that hot wire, I put on a couple of relays. 4 AEM gauges, turbo timer and a Bee*R was cooking the ignition switch.

Moral of the story, don't tie a bunch of shit directly into the hot wire.

NoFlex · 08-04-2016, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kruked

For a couple of years, I had the same problem. Tried/tested all sorts of things. One being the ignition switch. I changed it out. The problem wasn't as bad, but was still there. Months went by, the problem kept getting worse.
I swapped ignition switches again, this time, I didn't hook up all of the shit that was tied into the key hot wire. Car started flawlessly every time. Still does. All of the shit that was tied into that hot wire, I put on a couple of relays. 4 AEM gauges, turbo timer and a Bee*R was cooking the ignition switch.

Moral of the story, don't tie a bunch of shit directly into the hot wire.

good info right there

08-01-2016, 12:11 PM	#1
NoFlex Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Starter only clicks Really weird problem on my sr20det ive been experiencing for a good year now. My car always starts up fine. After long drives, sometimes the starter will only click and it takes at least 5-10 key cycles for the starter to finally engage and start the car. I have replaced the starter with a new sr20 one and it does the same thing. Once in a while after a long drive I cannot get the starter to engage at all, starts first time with a push start. Any input would be great.

08-01-2016, 12:26 PM	#2
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 43 Posts: 3,267 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Loose Ground to the starter???????????????? __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

08-01-2016, 12:43 PM	#5
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The starter is usually grounded by the chassis and not a wire. So it's most likely, spade connection on starter, clutch pedal switch, interlock relay, dying starter or bad battery and or connection. You could start with any of those things, affected by heat. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

08-03-2016, 11:24 AM	#13
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl. Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	For a couple of years, I had the same problem. Tried/tested all sorts of things. One being the ignition switch. I changed it out. The problem wasn't as bad, but was still there. Months went by, the problem kept getting worse. I swapped ignition switches again, this time, I didn't hook up all of the shit that was tied into the key hot wire. Car started flawlessly every time. Still does. All of the shit that was tied into that hot wire, I put on a couple of relays. 4 AEM gauges, turbo timer and a Bee*R was cooking the ignition switch. Moral of the story, don't tie a bunch of shit directly into the hot wire. __________________ S13 coupe, KA-t

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08-01-2016, 12:30 PM	#4
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 40 Posts: 2,722 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Clutch interlock relay?

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jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,842 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	have seen the ignition switch itself causing that issue...

08-01-2016, 03:58 PM	#9
NoFlex Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ordered a new switch, will update thread when I install it. My battery is good, starter has been ruled out, connections are clean and clutch safety switch relay doesn't apply.

08-02-2016, 09:36 AM	#12
NoFlex Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	UPDATE: replaced the ignition switch with a spare one I had sitting around, have not had any issues so far. MY old starter switch had 3 wires cut and re crimped on it for some reason. The extra resistance from the crimps might have been to blame.