I noticed a month ago my car was becoming more and more difficult to start, and now it won't start at all. I clutch in and turn the key to the start position but the engine doesn't turn.

Facts:

I have power - and it's not the battery because I hooked up a new optima and got the same results.

I don't hear the starter, and of course don't hear any plugs firing.

While holding the key in the start position my air/fuel ratio moves from lean to balanced when I clutch in (which is normal).

My clutch plate is EXTREMELY worn down (I'm in the process of replacing it now)

Soooo would a worn down clutch plate keep my car from starting? Loose wire? Bad starter solenoid?

Any help would be appreciated!

 

Could be the clutch pressure switch. It's a button behind your clutch pedal near the top. Perhaps that needs adjustment. If not, you might need a new one.

 

maybe a starter?
does it turn over at all?

 

No it doesn't turn over at all.

I don't really know anything about them - but don't starters usually start sounding weird and stuff when they are going bad - in my case I don't even hear the starter running, like it isn't getting power or something.

I dunno!!

 

Possibly the starter. Get a broomstick and give it a little jab and see if that helps any.

 

broomstick eh?

 

yes, get underneath your car and give your starter a hit with something. Then see if it starts up if it does it means your starter is going.

 

I'm having the same identical problem....!! Anyone have any ideas?

 

it's the starter... i know it sounds like primitive ****.. but seriously get under there with a hammer and whack the starter a few times... it will run

 

I know...... Get some gas and a match...... Then it will start! ....... lol (Just Kidding)