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boost_it7 · 02-05-2007, 12:57 PM

I have a 93 240 (all stock) that doesn't want to start. I originally thought the starter was bad, but after replacing the starter relay, it worked fine. This was about 2 or 3 weeks ago, and now it won't start again

, but i don't think it's the starter. The first time, when i turned the key, the starter would make ONE clicking noise. Now, when i turn the key, it makes a much louder clicking noise in rapid succesion. I swear, it sounds like a machine gun. Also, the battery can't hold charge for more than a couple days. I don't know if these prolems are related though, because even after hooking the battery up to a charger, it just makes that stupid gun noise.
PLEASE help me out guys.

HalveBlue · 02-05-2007, 01:02 PM

Check your wiring.

Also, find out why your battery won't hold a charge.

sebazztard · 02-05-2007, 11:00 PM

alternator/starter combo. had the same thing happen to me. i dont know how they are linked but i was told it was common for both to go at once. i replaced my starter and alternator along with battery and not a prob since (over a year now). and i dont think it had anything to do with your relay, i used to tap on my starter and it would work for a few days w/o any tapping then randomly not work. good luck (btw these parts are 150+ for the starter and 200+ for alternator...start looking now) ...on the dash is the charging system indicator light on? mine was and that was the cure.

02-05-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
boost_it7 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WHY won't it start? I have a 93 240 (all stock) that doesn't want to start. I originally thought the starter was bad, but after replacing the starter relay, it worked fine. This was about 2 or 3 weeks ago, and now it won't start again , but i don't think it's the starter. The first time, when i turned the key, the starter would make ONE clicking noise. Now, when i turn the key, it makes a much louder clicking noise in rapid succesion. I swear, it sounds like a machine gun. Also, the battery can't hold charge for more than a couple days. I don't know if these prolems are related though, because even after hooking the battery up to a charger, it just makes that stupid gun noise. PLEASE help me out guys.

02-05-2007, 01:02 PM	#2
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check your wiring. Also, find out why your battery won't hold a charge.

02-05-2007, 11:00 PM	#3
sebazztard Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massena, NY Age: 44 Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	alternator/starter combo. had the same thing happen to me. i dont know how they are linked but i was told it was common for both to go at once. i replaced my starter and alternator along with battery and not a prob since (over a year now). and i dont think it had anything to do with your relay, i used to tap on my starter and it would work for a few days w/o any tapping then randomly not work. good luck (btw these parts are 150+ for the starter and 200+ for alternator...start looking now) ...on the dash is the charging system indicator light on? mine was and that was the cure.