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aNtAg0n1sT · 09-12-2011, 09:19 PM

hi everybody My S13 was running fine except for the occasional hesitation to start on the first crank. Today however I parked the car for a few hours and I went to start it to go the gym and it wont even crank. My radio, gauges and lights all work fine with no dimming. The battery is brand new. only a few days old. I can hear the fuel pump come on but the starter wont click like when it is going bad or anything. So i doubt it is that. I already searched the threads but I still need a bit more specific direction. Im new to the 240 Family but I am good with tools so if I can get a few tips I'm sure I will be able to fix it if pointed in the right direction! Thanks!

Butcher240sx · 09-13-2011, 01:22 AM

put a new starter on it.

R@ddy · 09-13-2011, 01:44 AM

First make sure the starter ground isn't loose. Shit happened to me...its a little single tab connector right on the starter.

***S14DB*** · 09-13-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by s13_kidd

First make sure the starter ground isn't loose. Shit happened to me...its a little single tab connector right on the starter.

That's not the ground. It grounds though the Engine. The tab is the start signal.

aNtAg0n1sT · 09-13-2011, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13_kidd

First make sure the starter ground isn't loose. Shit happened to me...its a little single tab connector right on the starter.

I will check that later today thanks for the heads up. I will keep you guys posted. I will also try hitting the starter with mallet to see if that works.

aNtAg0n1sT · 09-13-2011, 11:26 AM

good news guys the Sileighty is up and running! I found the problem this morning after a closer inspection in the engine bay. The culprit was a bad ground. I found the wire dangling so I reattached to the firewall and tightened that bitch down and she fired right up!!

aNtAg0n1sT · 09-13-2011, 11:27 AM

oh and thanks for the advice it is greatly appreciated guys!

09-12-2011, 09:19 PM	#1
aNtAg0n1sT Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 38 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Redtop SR20DET wont crank over hi everybody My S13 was running fine except for the occasional hesitation to start on the first crank. Today however I parked the car for a few hours and I went to start it to go the gym and it wont even crank. My radio, gauges and lights all work fine with no dimming. The battery is brand new. only a few days old. I can hear the fuel pump come on but the starter wont click like when it is going bad or anything. So i doubt it is that. I already searched the threads but I still need a bit more specific direction. Im new to the 240 Family but I am good with tools so if I can get a few tips I'm sure I will be able to fix it if pointed in the right direction! Thanks!

09-13-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
Butcher240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston Texas Age: 44 Posts: 157 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	put a new starter on it. __________________ Don't Mess With Texas

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09-13-2011, 01:44 AM	#3
R@ddy Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 1,632 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	First make sure the starter ground isn't loose. Shit happened to me...its a little single tab connector right on the starter.

09-13-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
aNtAg0n1sT Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 38 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good news guys the Sileighty is up and running! I found the problem this morning after a closer inspection in the engine bay. The culprit was a bad ground. I found the wire dangling so I reattached to the firewall and tightened that bitch down and she fired right up!!

09-13-2011, 11:27 AM	#7
aNtAg0n1sT Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 38 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh and thanks for the advice it is greatly appreciated guys!