I tried to start my car and it didn?t even turn over. I replaced the battery, had the alternator and starter checked, and checked all of my fuses. Still couldn?t get it to crank at all. My lights worked when I placed the key to the on position but that was it. It just wouldn?t turn over. Any ideas would be grateful!!!!!
zenux3232 wrote in news:973832 snipped-for-privacy@autoboardz.com:
possible bad ignition switch?
or possible bad starter solenoid.
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Just tap the starter with a hammer and it will start. When the brushes get worn down (or commutator is burnt) the solenoid can't get a ground so it won't even make a big CLICK. Once you get it going, plan to get the starter overhauled with new brushes or swapped.
Guessing your DelSol has high mileage?
'Curly'
motsco_ wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com:
the solenoid contacts can also erode and not make contact,thus a click but no crank.
=============================== Yes, good point for diagnostic purposes.
'Curly'
I had a '76 Civic where I whacked the starter with a jack handle for nearly a year before I broke down and had the thing rebuilt...
JT
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