Car dies/won't start in less than 24 hr time period.
08-17-2015, 09:13 AM
#1
Car dies/won't start in less than 24 hr time period. HELP
Here is what I'm working with: 00 Z28 52k w/ compustar alarm, XS Power D3400 Battery, Mechman 240 amp alternator.
The issue: Car will not start after sitting for not even a whole day. With a fully charged battery that was hooked up to a CTEK trickle charger. Turn the key all you here are multiple clicks.
What I have tried: Well 1st off I wanted to go through a process of elimination and rule out everything that I could. Tested battery- good. Tested alternator- good. Resting voltage of battery approx. 12.9 when running 14.5. Was thinking there is a parasitic draw ran test and metered at 100ma. Not to high but something to look into. Pulled fuses and found that pulling the ignition fuse dropped to way below the standard 50ma. Ok, so the alarm is obviously ran through the ignition since it has remote start. Did some research on Compustar alarms with the Drone system and found out that they will suck some power. However, not enough to kill the battery unless the car is sitting for 3-4 days. Next day: Fully charged the battery pulled fuses for line lock, disconnected switch for the fan, and removed power robbing alarm and let car set for 1 day. Checked resting voltage of battery was at 12.4. Not bad, that should be more than enough to start the car. Went to turn the key and all I hear is multiple fast paced clicking noises. No attempt to turn over. Now, I'm leaning more towards a starter issue now. With a resting voltage of 12.3 (after sitting for 24 hours) that should be more than enough to start the car for sure. Matter of fact if I hook up the jump pack she hesitates but then will start. Not sure what to check now only thing I can think is the starter. So any ideas
Here is what I'm working with: 00 Z28 52k w/ compustar alarm, XS Power D3400 Battery, Mechman 240 amp alternator.The issue: Car will not start after sitting for not even a whole day. With a fully charged battery that was hooked up to a CTEK trickle charger. Turn the key all you here are multiple clicks.
What I have tried: Well 1st off I wanted to go through a process of elimination and rule out everything that I could. Tested battery- good. Tested alternator- good. Resting voltage of battery approx. 12.9 when running 14.5. Was thinking there is a parasitic draw ran test and metered at 100ma. Not to high but something to look into. Pulled fuses and found that pulling the ignition fuse dropped to way below the standard 50ma. Ok, so the alarm is obviously ran through the ignition since it has remote start. Did some research on Compustar alarms with the Drone system and found out that they will suck some power. However, not enough to kill the battery unless the car is sitting for 3-4 days. Next day: Fully charged the battery pulled fuses for line lock, disconnected switch for the fan, and removed power robbing alarm and let car set for 1 day. Checked resting voltage of battery was at 12.4. Not bad, that should be more than enough to start the car. Went to turn the key and all I hear is multiple fast paced clicking noises. No attempt to turn over. Now, I'm leaning more towards a starter issue now. With a resting voltage of 12.3 (after sitting for 24 hours) that should be more than enough to start the car for sure. Matter of fact if I hook up the jump pack she hesitates but then will start. Not sure what to check now only thing I can think is the starter. So any ideas
08-17-2015, 03:04 PM
#2
Yeah starters are relatively cheap and easy to swap so I'd just try that. Make sure you get the one with the two long bolts so you don't end up damaging your engine block. If you don't know what I'm talking about, just do a search on this site about starters.
I just did it a couple months ago. After grinding a tab a little for clearance, it slid right in.
I just did it a couple months ago. After grinding a tab a little for clearance, it slid right in.
08-18-2015, 10:21 AM
#4
Well starter will be getting swapped out then and I will also check the voltage at the starter. I have some extra 4 gauge car audio cable around can I use that to change out the crappy power wire to the starter? The big 3 has already been done in 1/0 gauge. So didn't know if changing the starter power wire to the battery would help at all.
08-18-2015, 11:06 AM
#6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LS1-LS2-LS3-LS6-LQ4-9-CHEVY-CORVETTE-CAMARO-FIREBIRD-MINI-STARTER-5-7L-6492-/161183606191?hash=item25874aa5af&vxp=mtr
Just want to be sure that this is the correct starter. Also seems like it comes with the extra long bolt. So no worries there.
Just want to be sure that this is the correct starter. Also seems like it comes with the extra long bolt. So no worries there.