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jays_240 · 11-09-2007, 09:11 PM

My car has been having problems starting lately....? Doesn't make any kind of noises, just wont start. I have to try repeatedly before it finally starts. Each time I drive it takes longer to start the car. I'm thinking it's either the ignition switch or the starter? HOW DO I TELL THE DIFFERENCE to find out which needs to be replaced? As far as condition of my car its pretty clean all around..?
Just need a paint job... anyways its a s14a if ur wondering...?
All post and commits will be greatly appreciated... THANKS A LOT

one_eighty_180 · 11-09-2007, 09:25 PM

at one point when it doesn't want to start try tapping on the solenoid of the starter and see if it makes any difference... i think the best thing also if you have the time is to pull it off and have it bench tested at a local parts supplier.

11-09-2007, 09:11 PM	#1
jays_240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: east bay area Age: 41 Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Problem Starting Car: Is it Ignition Switch or Starter? My car has been having problems starting lately....? Doesn't make any kind of noises, just wont start. I have to try repeatedly before it finally starts. Each time I drive it takes longer to start the car. I'm thinking it's either the ignition switch or the starter? HOW DO I TELL THE DIFFERENCE to find out which needs to be replaced? As far as condition of my car its pretty clean all around..? Just need a paint job... anyways its a s14a if ur wondering...? All post and commits will be greatly appreciated... THANKS A LOT

11-09-2007, 09:25 PM	#2
one_eighty_180 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	at one point when it doesn't want to start try tapping on the solenoid of the starter and see if it makes any difference... i think the best thing also if you have the time is to pull it off and have it bench tested at a local parts supplier.