Automatic, 4/cyl.
After I type this I'm heading out to remove the RF wheel to get a better look at the starter.
Last night I left my inside dome light on. This morning I had to jump start it. No problem, started right up. Drove about a mile to the store and shut it off. (should have driven it more I know) Came out of store and it turned over very slowly a couple of cranks and stopped. Never heard any clicking. waited, tried again, nothing. Very nice people coming out of home depot. 4-5 offered to help. tried jumping with no luck, no clicking, no sound at all. Tried another guys cables, same thing. checked fuses, all look good. (buy drivers left shin theres a panel. are ther others?) Tried tapping the starter with a hammer and they said it started to catch with each tap? I couldnt hear that well as I was turning the key. Had the car towed home and put a charger on the battery (2-3 year old die hard silver) for four hours. Car still does nothing when I turn the key.
Consensus from the crown that gathered while still in the parking lot was it was the starter/solinoid.
I finally located the starter. I'm hoping it will be easier to get at with the wheel off. Then I'll check the connections.
ADVICE ON HOW TO TEST FOR CURRENT TO THE STARTER would be appreciated. I know the general Idea, but not something I do often.
ADVICE ON TESTING/REMOVING THE STARTER?
Hell, I'd appreciate any advice (reguaringmy starter problem)
TIA
Steve