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westcoastpj · 08-10-2007, 03:25 PM

hey guys.

well,heres my problem.my car will make this noise when i turn key and sometimes it will start,maybe likeevery other 3rd try.i have to move my key around in the ignition cylinder for it to work.i press clutch all the way down.i was thinking the ignition cylinder is bad.so i think a push button start would be an easier fix?ideas.?

heres a vid of the noise

http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g5...10-07_1343.flv

another problem im having with my car is that the a/c component ticks when i turn it on...i'll post a video in a little bit

help is much appreciated!thanks!

s13rookie · 08-10-2007, 05:34 PM

next time your car does that starting noise, hit it with a hammer gently. If the car starts right up, the starter is the problem.

westcoastpj · 08-11-2007, 02:19 PM

hit what?

msglgnth

s13rookie · 08-11-2007, 05:41 PM

I meant to say hit the starter. Sometimes the starter can develop a flat spot, and tapping it can sometimes knock it past that spot.

westcoastpj · 08-12-2007, 10:09 AM

ok i'll try that..

but heres a video of the AC

http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g5...10-07_1434.flv

Pakua · 08-12-2007, 10:38 AM

Your AC problem seems like something is blocking the flat inside the ventilation box from being able to switch from one vent to the other or to switch from hot to cold.

westcoastpj · 08-14-2007, 02:36 PM

thansk for the reply..

this one time i moved that peice a little and it stopped making that noise,but it started to do it out of nowhere.how do i fix it?

westcoastpj · 08-17-2007, 01:41 AM

bumnp=/.........

westcoastpj · 08-21-2007, 07:29 PM

anyone know what that a/c part is?

08-10-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
westcoastpj Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sacramento.carson Age: 35 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ignition problems and AC ticking hey guys. well,heres my problem.my car will make this noise when i turn key and sometimes it will start,maybe likeevery other 3rd try.i have to move my key around in the ignition cylinder for it to work.i press clutch all the way down.i was thinking the ignition cylinder is bad.so i think a push button start would be an easier fix?ideas.? heres a vid of the noise http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g5...10-07_1343.flv another problem im having with my car is that the a/c component ticks when i turn it on...i'll post a video in a little bit help is much appreciated!thanks!

08-10-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
s13rookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 1,129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	next time your car does that starting noise, hit it with a hammer gently. If the car starts right up, the starter is the problem. __________________ Ive spent most of my money on cars and women...the rest i wasted

08-11-2007, 05:41 PM	#4
s13rookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 1,129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I meant to say hit the starter. Sometimes the starter can develop a flat spot, and tapping it can sometimes knock it past that spot. __________________ Ive spent most of my money on cars and women...the rest i wasted

08-11-2007, 02:19 PM	#3
westcoastpj Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sacramento.carson Age: 35 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hit what? msglgnth

08-12-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
westcoastpj Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sacramento.carson Age: 35 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok i'll try that.. but heres a video of the AC http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g5...10-07_1434.flv

08-12-2007, 10:38 AM	#6
Pakua Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pasadena Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Your AC problem seems like something is blocking the flat inside the ventilation box from being able to switch from one vent to the other or to switch from hot to cold.

08-14-2007, 02:36 PM	#7
westcoastpj Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sacramento.carson Age: 35 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thansk for the reply.. this one time i moved that peice a little and it stopped making that noise,but it started to do it out of nowhere.how do i fix it?

08-17-2007, 01:41 AM	#8
westcoastpj Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sacramento.carson Age: 35 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bumnp=/.........

08-21-2007, 07:29 PM	#9
westcoastpj Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sacramento.carson Age: 35 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone know what that a/c part is?