Help: Starter Problem!
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Help: Starter Problem!
Hey all,
I'm having a little issue with my starter and before I dig in much deeper, I'm wondering if anyone has had the same problem.
The car has been in storage now for almost 8 months due to the winter here and has not been moved around much. I have noticed the last few times I tried to start it, it takes a few clicks of the key before the starter will engage. I can hear the solenoid clicking, but no starter engagement.
At first I thought it could be the brushes but the car has extremely low miles and they wouldn't be worn that much unless there had been an issue. I removed the starter, checked the brushes and they are not worn or dirty at all.
Before I go through the wiring I just wanted to check and see if there is an obvious and easy fix for this. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Hulan
I'm having a little issue with my starter and before I dig in much deeper, I'm wondering if anyone has had the same problem.
The car has been in storage now for almost 8 months due to the winter here and has not been moved around much. I have noticed the last few times I tried to start it, it takes a few clicks of the key before the starter will engage. I can hear the solenoid clicking, but no starter engagement.
At first I thought it could be the brushes but the car has extremely low miles and they wouldn't be worn that much unless there had been an issue. I removed the starter, checked the brushes and they are not worn or dirty at all.
Before I go through the wiring I just wanted to check and see if there is an obvious and easy fix for this. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Hulan
#3
I guess it is a mistake that could easily be made, but yes the battery is fully charged. I remove the battery for the winters and store it in the house. It is brand new and holds it's charge very well.
I have also tried the battery from the fd in the supra and visa versa. Same issue with the starter engaging in the fd, works fine in the supra.
Thanks,
Hulan
I have also tried the battery from the fd in the supra and visa versa. Same issue with the starter engaging in the fd, works fine in the supra.
Thanks,
Hulan
#4
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There's a thread on what's known as the "click click start" problem. Search around for it.
There are a few fixes out there - bypassing the security system relay in the driver's kick panel, adding a relay to the starter wiring (Pettit makes a kit that does this).
At the end of the day, it's a weirdness with the wiring in the FD, there's nothing wrong with the starter itself.
Dale
There are a few fixes out there - bypassing the security system relay in the driver's kick panel, adding a relay to the starter wiring (Pettit makes a kit that does this).
At the end of the day, it's a weirdness with the wiring in the FD, there's nothing wrong with the starter itself.
Dale
#5
There's a thread on what's known as the "click click start" problem. Search around for it.
There are a few fixes out there - bypassing the security system relay in the driver's kick panel, adding a relay to the starter wiring (Pettit makes a kit that does this).
At the end of the day, it's a weirdness with the wiring in the FD, there's nothing wrong with the starter itself.
Dale
There are a few fixes out there - bypassing the security system relay in the driver's kick panel, adding a relay to the starter wiring (Pettit makes a kit that does this).
At the end of the day, it's a weirdness with the wiring in the FD, there's nothing wrong with the starter itself.
Dale
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...+start+problem
Just a link if anyone reads this in the future!
I'll be sure to try this as soon as I get home!!
Thanks again,
Matt
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