When I turn my car on (not turn the engine over, just turn it on to listen to the radio or whatever) if I listen to the radio (stock) for afew minutes, then try to start the car, it wont go, no noise or anything, same effect as if I didn't even try, then I have to either try several times, or turn the car completely off, and start it.

Any clues on what could be causing that?

Thanks

-Karma

 

Test individual components of the starting system.

Does it start EVERY SINGLE TIME you start it normally, wihhout listening to the radio?

I suspect the ignition switch.

 

Well, Sometimes it just works, nomatter what I do, sometimes I can turn everything on, and it still works, but sometimes, even with the radio off, if I turn it to the 'on' position, then try to start the engine it wont work, I'm mostly asking for my girlfriend, cause it bothers her (I don't really listen to the radio that much, so "m not to worried )

Thank you for your reply

-Karma

 

try this... Next time it does not crank when turning the key, hold the key to "START" and tap the steering column exactly opposite the key, or jiggle the key, still keeping it in the "START" position...

I think there's a loose connection somewhere back there...

 

And if it does, then this thread will help a lot...

Another place where starter problems lurk...

 

You must mean here.

 

D'oh!! I put the ? in the wrong place typing out the link....