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InKfIx2008 · 02-26-2009, 11:14 PM

Ok so im back once again, but with another problem hahaha. Ok so my battery was bad to begin with and I went to start my car the other day and the battery was dying,... so it finally died, to the point where it would do anything when I turned the key, but all the lights would come on like it was normal. I changed out the battery with a good one and i did the same. Even my turbo timer read something like 12.5 volts. I tryed push starting it and it started right up... Is this just the starter?? or what?? And if anyone wants to help me this weekend.... FREE BEER, BOOSE OR FOOD!! Let me know. Im located in Tierrasanta San Diego Ca

DDDsquad_s13panda · 02-26-2009, 11:23 PM

From the info you wrote. its gotta be the starter. you can take it off and get it test at your local autoshop. 15-20 min. job naw'mean

Jung918 · 02-27-2009, 05:53 PM

is that 12.5 reading when the car is started or not started?

It should be around 14 when the car is started.

mxsx25 · 02-27-2009, 05:56 PM

either a bad starter or short/open from your ignition to your starter, do you hear any noise whatsoever when you turn the key over? could be a bad starter solenoid, anywho, replace the starter since im sure you can find one cheap then go from there

zugoi · 02-27-2009, 06:04 PM

man all you guys are dumb. someone go over there fix it, hes offering FREE BEER, BOOSE OR FOOD!!

LJBS13 · 02-27-2009, 09:57 PM

i have the same problem i replaced the starter nd its doing the same thing! ugh

InKfIx2008 · 02-28-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jung918

is that 12.5 reading when the car is started or not started?

It should be around 14 when the car is started.

Not started... when I turn the key and nothing happens it drops down to about 11.8....

InKfIx2008 · 02-28-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxsx25

either a bad starter or short/open from your ignition to your starter, do you hear any noise whatsoever when you turn the key over? could be a bad starter solenoid, anywho, replace the starter since im sure you can find one cheap then go from there

Yeah I can hear a relay click... not sure from where... I bought a used starter last night for 115 up in oc... Im going to do it today.... ill let you guys know how it goes..

InKfIx2008 · 02-28-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJBS13

i have the same problem i replaced the starter nd its doing the same thing! ugh

damn thats shitty im about to go out and replace it right now... i hope this fixes it....

s13pignose · 02-28-2009, 02:45 PM

If it was battery I don't think you'd get anything..no lights no no nothing. But by pushing starting..any one step in if I'm wrong, but I think your bypassing the solenoid on the starter. Your doing it manually rather than by electricity. Also before my starter went out..I use to have a loud high humming noise b4 start ups. Then when I replaced it..never heard the noise again, and I'm positive it wasn't belts either. If you try cranking the car and here no sound from the starter..my guess is starter.

Good luck

SDS13COUPE · 02-28-2009, 07:47 PM

Yo if you need help I can help you on Monday. I don't work. Honestly it's probably something dumb.

J240sxxx · 02-28-2009, 08:10 PM

...This is soo weird. iam having the same problem.. i tested the battery and it needs 800 cca and the test said 300cca so i just got a new battery.. but still nothing.. same clicking noise everything turns on but starter wont kick in.. if you guys figure it out PM me PLEASE!!!!

landins13 · 02-28-2009, 08:26 PM

starter.....

02-26-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
InKfIx2008 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Age: 38 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Starter????? Help me! Ok so im back once again, but with another problem hahaha. Ok so my battery was bad to begin with and I went to start my car the other day and the battery was dying,... so it finally died, to the point where it would do anything when I turned the key, but all the lights would come on like it was normal. I changed out the battery with a good one and i did the same. Even my turbo timer read something like 12.5 volts. I tryed push starting it and it started right up... Is this just the starter?? or what?? And if anyone wants to help me this weekend.... FREE BEER, BOOSE OR FOOD!! Let me know. Im located in Tierrasanta San Diego Ca Last edited by InKfIx2008; 02-26-2009 at 11:17 PM.. Reason: screwed up

02-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#3
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	is that 12.5 reading when the car is started or not started? It should be around 14 when the car is started. __________________ Sale: Hello Kitty Horn Button S14 Rear Valences K.Y. Gordon the Thief (Tony Chen)

02-27-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
mxsx25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hudson NH Age: 36 Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	either a bad starter or short/open from your ignition to your starter, do you hear any noise whatsoever when you turn the key over? could be a bad starter solenoid, anywho, replace the starter since im sure you can find one cheap then go from there __________________

02-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man all you guys are dumb. someone go over there fix it, hes offering FREE BEER, BOOSE OR FOOD!! __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

02-27-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
LJBS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	i have the same problem i replaced the starter nd its doing the same thing! ugh __________________

02-26-2009, 11:23 PM	#2
DDDsquad_s13panda BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fontana, IE. Age: 38 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	From the info you wrote. its gotta be the starter. you can take it off and get it test at your local autoshop. 15-20 min. job naw'mean

02-28-2009, 02:45 PM	#10
s13pignose Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If it was battery I don't think you'd get anything..no lights no no nothing. But by pushing starting..any one step in if I'm wrong, but I think your bypassing the solenoid on the starter. Your doing it manually rather than by electricity. Also before my starter went out..I use to have a loud high humming noise b4 start ups. Then when I replaced it..never heard the noise again, and I'm positive it wasn't belts either. If you try cranking the car and here no sound from the starter..my guess is starter. Good luck

02-28-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
SDS13COUPE Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Age: 39 Posts: 1,403 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Yo if you need help I can help you on Monday. I don't work. Honestly it's probably something dumb.

02-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#12
J240sxxx BANNED Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	...This is soo weird. iam having the same problem.. i tested the battery and it needs 800 cca and the test said 300cca so i just got a new battery.. but still nothing.. same clicking noise everything turns on but starter wont kick in.. if you guys figure it out PM me PLEASE!!!!

02-28-2009, 08:26 PM	#13
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	starter..... __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!