Got a starter problem
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Got a starter problem When I turn the key everything turns on as normal, security light goes off in a couple seconds. I turn key to start and I hear clicking from ignition switch and fuel pump go. I have fuel I checked that. Haven't got around to testing spark but that's not the problem.. when I put a screwdriver to the posts on the starter it just spins and doesn't engage. Gotta get this thing running ASAP after this winter rebuild or I'm gonna get the "You bit off more then you can chew" thing from my dad. =P
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I know this topic has been gone over a million times. Haven't heard of one where the starter wouldn't engage fully even when crossed with a screwdriver. And key does nothin...
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Got the starter tested and it works, guess I was crossing the wrong posts =/ ha. We'll even so starter wont even click when I turn key. Security light goes out after couple seconds like usual. Crossed the nuetral safety switch still nothing. Also crossed the Theft Deterrent Module and still same results. Bad wire? Lemme know what you guys think everything helps!
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The neutral safety switch? Bypassed that, also put the yellow and purple wires together from the theft module thing by glovebox.. I took out a viper alarm and just cut the wires to it. Don't think that is whats messin with it. When I turn the key to start the headlights don't dim, but low trac and some other light turns off when I turn to start. Anyone in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area that's got some free time? I'm lost... I really hope I didn't **** the wiring up when I cut out that alarm...
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Verdad Gallardo The neutral safety switch? Bypassed that, also put the yellow and purple wires together from the theft module thing by glovebox.. I took out a viper alarm and just cut the wires to it. Don't think that is whats messin with it. When I turn the key to start the headlights don't dim, but low trac and some other light turns off when I turn to start. Anyone in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area that's got some free time? I'm lost... I really hope I didn't **** the wiring up when I cut out that alarm...
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Starter bypass wiring? The bypassing of the neutral safety switch and theft deterrent module was done after I pulled the alarm. Alarm was broken or just not wired properly/completely when I bought the car. I'm thinking of just doin a push button start for now so I can drive it until I figure it out completely.
I can't guess what the alarm guy did. But a lot of alarms have a starter by-pass. It's something you need to check. Does it start if you jump the solenoid? large wire from the battery to the small one. That engages the starter drive and powers the starter.
Go here: http://shbox.com/1/schematics_wiring.html
Find your wiring diagram, starter and charging schematic and work it out.
Al
Go here: http://shbox.com/1/schematics_wiring.html
Find your wiring diagram, starter and charging schematic and work it out.
Al
