Starting Problem..

[savdout14]

Hello all,
I'm a new member here at automotiveforums.com and I have a question.
I revently bought a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant S. The car was running fine until the other day when I stopped at the gas station it would not start back up. I tried changing the battery and the battery ends because they were decayed a little bit. This however was not the problem. When I turn the key it almost sounds like it wants to do something but it wont turn over or click or anything. CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME! Much Appreciated,

Justin

[G.A.S.]

could be a starter, what kind of noise?
turn on the ingition, the dash lights come on, turn the key, what happens to the lights

[savdout14]

Originally Posted by G.A.S.

could be a starter, what kind of noise?
turn on the ingition, the dash lights come on, turn the key, what happens to the lights

it's kind of like a humming noise. real real real quiet. I know the clock dims out when i turn the key. i cant really tell during the day what the dash lights do.

thanks

justin

[sparkeykev]

give the starter motor a tap with a hammer with key held in start position if this starts it the brushes are worn out either have starter overhauled or fit a new one