JesusGLS

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OK...so im kind of new to this rx7 world thing... I just bought a fd and well car wont start. I turn the key foward to turn it on but nothing happens. I mean the dash lights and headlight etc. turn on except the motor. What could be wrong with my car? I would really appreciate any help. THANKS!!

Mahjik

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Have you verified the battery is good? It is possible to have enough power for lights but not enough to turn the starter.

rotard_robbie

Check the basics? Fuses? Fuel pump energizing?

JesusGLS

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Battery checked - good.... fuses will get that checked asap, and fuel pump dont think since it doesnt even crank or anything like that.

Also... how would I know if my engine is bad?

TopPerformer

if it doesn't crank, and your battery is good. Then have your starter, and starter signal wires checked.

thewird

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Ask the previous owner if there was a kill switch or check yourself. Always a possibility.

thewird

rotard_robbie

Would this be able to help at all??? Maybe give you a lead?

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=162062
http://www.fd3s.net/electrical_syste...eshooting.html

Dudemaaanownsanrx7

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we could use more info. does the engine crank over and just not start, or does it not even turn the engine over?

If its not turning over the starter solenoid is probably not getting voltage due to either the security relay (which can be bypassed) a clutch switch, which usually has the spring inside fail, or maybe the ignition switch itself which is less likely.

JesusGLS

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Engine does not crank at all... Thanks for all the help ill checked everything.. but is there any way the engine could be bad?

thewird

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Not cranking is a starter problem. It could be blown but it would still crank. Maybe your starter is bad.

thewird

96fd3s

theres always a way the engine could be bad!
have you seen it running? could it be siezed?

Dudemaaanownsanrx7

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If its not cranking you need to start with the basics. Engine not cranking has nothing to do with the engine being good or bad. That should be very obvious! You may want to consider finding a mechanic but anyways, First verify the battery is good. Next check that the starter is getting power. Most likely it is not. This could be caused from bad security relay, clutch switch, ignition switch, wiring , or fuses. If it gets power then pull the starter and bench test it.

JStrib

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Starter or just bad terminals would be a guess from me. My terminals made enough of an connection to have radio, headlights, sunroof, etc. but not enough power for the starter. I hit it and it worked

gafu mazda

check the "plug" type wire that goes to the starter and make sure its connected,check grounds,fuses,and if all fails,sell me the car -=)

Coolant_Leak

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so which terminal did you hit to get it working the starter? cause all my stuff works but the car won't turn either.

JesusGLS

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jajaja..... how much would you offer me?

BillM

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does it start if you jump the start motor?

BigAl65

are you pressing the clutch pedal in? perhaps the clutch switch

Smokems

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simplest answer...its probably flooded.....check deflooding procedures.....try that and if it dont work come back to us.......

Man you guys dissapoint me.....had to come over from the FC forum's to assist. ^_^

thewird

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It would still crank if it was flooded >_>

thewird

gafu mazda

seriously I dont think theres enough info.Does it crank?Cranks and doesnt turn on?Doesnt crank at all?Jump start the starter?Clutch pressed?Hear a click at all?Check the starter wire?Check your ground?Are the 20 questions up yet?

Good Luck

JesusGLS

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No crank at all..... no click or anything like that... also car isnt flooded.. hmm will check everything.

JesusGLS

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OK guys, so battery was replace with a new one and still no cranking at all when key is turned foward. So now I really need you guys help. I would like to know if you guys can help me locate the starter selenoid, security relay, clutch switch, and the ignition switch. Also if you guys can help me find some pictures of where they are at. Im really new to this rotary world thing and so far im not liking it jajaja. All info would really be appreciated. THANKS!!!

96fd3s

id try push starting the car/ rolling start whatever you want to call it... if it goes you know its the starter or something associated with the starter. if it dosent go you know its proberbly fuel or spark
good luck and dont give up!

maarviin

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You bought a car that can't start? There's your problem.

Push start has been suggested twice which is where you roll the car with the clutch in and the gear in either 1st or 2nd, key in ON position of course. As it rolls you can slowly release the clutch and then engine should come on. If you know the car runs there would be no point doing this.

You're on the right track. Start with the solenoid.. If something were wrong with the starter it'd be making noise, right?

Just a newbie helping another newbie..