Starter problem

[quiXilver]

When I did my swap, I bought a brand new starter. Now it picks when it wants to start or not. Sometimes it cranks right up, other times, it just goes "click" Then if I push start it, after that it will start up fine the rest of the day.

Even today it did it at wal-mart, I let it roll back about 6 in then released the clutch, then tried to start it and it worked.

Seems like the starter is sticking.

Should I get a new starter or is there a relay or something that can be replaced? Thx

[EF You]

sounds like you have a bad spot in the starter motor windings. id replace the starter

[turtlecrxsi]

There is a relay right above the hood release, but I doubt that's the problem.

[quiXilver]

I should just get another starter then huh?

The only bad thing is I went to both of our local auto parts stores where I get my odds and ends, and they can't find anywhere on file where I bought a starter and I can't find my receipt!

[91civichatch2571]

you threw your old one out? Didnt you say in a post not too long ago, that if it isnt broken, then dont fix it? lol

[quiXilver]

Originally Posted by 91civichatch2571

you threw your old one out? Didnt you say in a post not too long ago, that if it isnt broken, then dont fix it? lol

i did an ls swap, starter didn't come with it.

[icE_x]

yeah, sounds like the starter is bad. Is it a brand new one? I doubt it's the relay because if that went bad then it wouldn't start with the starter at all

[quiXilver]

Originally Posted by icE_x

yeah, sounds like the starter is bad. Is it a brand new one? I doubt it's the relay because if that went bad then it wouldn't start with the starter at all

yea the starter was brand new when I put the ls in like a couple months ago, so I think the starter is fu<kin' up.

[jhmcrx]

i hate when you feel more secure just becuase the part is new...(fucking alternators)

[icE_x]

yeah, i have a feeling some of the "new" stuff is just "remanufactured" but they don't tell you

that or they make it wrong lol

[crv-tec]

The car I currently have has the same problem, however my car has been through 3 or 4 starters. I was told its possibly a eventual defect with the ignition switch....

[1PhatCX]

if it still looks new and has there name on it or there brand name or what ever then they SHOULD warranty it, u can tell if its new, old, barely used etc

1 year old will start to get surface rust on it usually, if not then buy a new one, take urs off, return it and say its the wrong one.... or it wasnt the problem, we get that all the time

[Hybrid1990crx]

if they wont return it all together, it will be cheaper for you to get it rebuilt, and its just about as good as a brand new one.

[quiXilver]

Ok, well I replaced the starter (they exchanged it for me) and the mother fucker does the same thing.

So where should I start next? That relay, the big black box is what your talking about right?

Then it might be my ignition!?

Please help this is getting crazy, I can't hardly get around anymore.

[91civichatch2571]

couple things to check would be:
-is the starter securely gounded?(try adding a ground, hard to explain why)
-clutch safety switch working properly?
-voltage drop to the starter
-all connections good and no corrosion
-ign switch

your gonna have to track this one down, sounds like a tuffy but you can do it.