Yet another starting problem...
starclaws
10-07-2006, 03:02 PM
Oops uhh 98' Plymouth Neon SOHC 2-Door
Okay so my starter recently went bad had it tested... sure enough was bad... They usually go bad... No big deal. So I went and bought a new one... Stuck it in... Connected it all up... Still won't start.
Cleaned my battery connections so you can eat off them.
Tightened battery connections.
Tested 12v across the battery. Tested 12v across the starter. So I have power okay?
Noises when starting:
I can hear the fly wheel and the starter clicking. I can also hear something else clicking... Like a relay/fuse near the driver side dash... But Im just thinking thats the starter relay engaging...
Now originally all that was wrong was a bad starter... So whats up? Need anymore diagnosis on the situation to help me? Just ask and I'll go check... Ive been without a car for over 6 months and I just want a car again :(
Okay so my starter recently went bad had it tested... sure enough was bad... They usually go bad... No big deal. So I went and bought a new one... Stuck it in... Connected it all up... Still won't start.
Cleaned my battery connections so you can eat off them.
Tightened battery connections.
Tested 12v across the battery. Tested 12v across the starter. So I have power okay?
Noises when starting:
I can hear the fly wheel and the starter clicking. I can also hear something else clicking... Like a relay/fuse near the driver side dash... But Im just thinking thats the starter relay engaging...
Now originally all that was wrong was a bad starter... So whats up? Need anymore diagnosis on the situation to help me? Just ask and I'll go check... Ive been without a car for over 6 months and I just want a car again :(
xavier007
10-11-2006, 06:03 PM
Do you have a friend to help? if so the little wire on the starter needs 12 volts when key in cranking position. If there is no power here while cranking then check neatrul saftey switch or clutch switch. If there is you probably got a bad starter it happens
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