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I have a 1993 RX-7 and would like to know what is causing this issue.

This happens intermittently - But recently has started to happen more and more.

--> When I turn the ignition key nothing happens. The car does not even crank.

--> I'll wait a few minutes and try again and the car eventually starts.

--> Sometimes I have to do this for nearly 20 minutes for the car to start.

What is causing this issue? Is this a known issue with the 1993 RX-7s.

RENESISFD

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You need to be more spaceecfic about what you mean nothing happens when you turn the key

Search goodfellafd3s he has a thread about the oem security relay causing issues


John

MX3

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John - All the gauge lights come on. But the car just does not crank.

I wait a few minutes and try again and eventually it does.

James Paventi

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Does the dash light up? Does it dim at all when you attempt to crank the car?

This sounds like electrical to me. Probably a loose battery connection, failing starter solenoid or the like.

James Paventi

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Haven't read about this issue yet but if goodfellafd3 wrote it ... it's probably worth looking into.

cabaynes

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Step 1: Remove your god-awful ugly rear wing

Step 2: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ht=click+start

He's On Toroids

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What exactly happens when you turn the key to start? Do you get a clicking sound but no starter movement?

The "starter not turning over" is a very common problem with these cars and there are multiple culprits that could cause it to not turn over. But basically, as I understand it, if the starter does not get enough power through the circuit, it simply won't do anything. All you will hear is a click. sometimes if you turn the key multiple times it will start and has been dubbed the "click, click, start" issue.

If this is the case, you have a couple of things to check. Obviously, the health of the battery is first. Then the next two to check (easiest to fix) are the "Starter Interlock Switch" also known as clutch switch, and the "Starter Cut Relay." The clutch switch is attached to the clutch pedal assembly and you can test it's functionality (resistance) with a multimeter if it is non functional (or has high resistance) you can either eliminate it or replace it. The "Starter Cut Relay' is part of the security system for the car. Most people just eliminate it and jumper the relay connection. (As shown in the threads Cabaynes suggested above.)

Once you have checked those, another likely culprit is the "Ignition Switch." It is a small white cylindrical part that is on the opposite side of the steering column from the key. It is essentially an electrical distributor and if you are very careful, you can open it up and check the electrical contacts. If the copper is pitted and blackened, you may be able to clean it up and repair it. This will only last you long enough to order a new one from Ray Crowe though. If you aren't getting good solid contact, the copper will just arc and destroy itself further. These are about $135 for a replacement (price subject to change).

If you fixed all of these and it still won't work. Check to see that you don't have another significant drain on your battery. Some accessories (like fans) can pull the charge of a battery down enough to give you starting issues as well.

Good luck with your problem, It is likely the same that many of us have had to deal with. if you want more info search Click Click Start.

MazdaSpeedDan

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I had the click click click click click start issue and It took me 5 minutes to fix the problem.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ht=click+start

Car starts everytime unless I leave it on without starting it for a few minutes.