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Sledster User ID: 69117622 United States 05/30/2015 09:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Give the starter a good whack with a steel mallet. Dont try to destroy it, just pop it once. Try the key and see if it turns over even a little. Sometimes this will get you going in an emergency. If the starter turns over even a little after whacking it, chances are good that the starter or solenoid is bad and needs to be replaced. YMMV I'm tired of waiting, somebody push the damn button already! Keep your 72 virgins, give me one old biker chick. |
last one I just don't give a fuck User ID: 60052792 United States 05/30/2015 09:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Shiva, and Boris are correct on checking the grounds. At the battery, and also the ground from the frame to the engine block. Another possibility is a battery that has a dead cell or cells. Plates can short together inside the battery which will not even allow it to be jumped. If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.---Grandpa Rednecks, hillbillies, and cowboys will save the nation---me I dreamed I was drinkin', woke up and I was "we put our faith in maniacs"- Lemmy Kilmister |
ChvyV8Bldr User ID: 21517811 United States 05/30/2015 09:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Give the starter a good whack with a steel mallet. Quoting: Sledster Dont try to destroy it, just pop it once. Try the key and see if it turns over even a little. Sometimes this will get you going in an emergency. If the starter turns over even a little after whacking it, chances are good that the starter or solenoid is bad and needs to be replaced. YMMV Yeah. Also did you bench test the starter? Will we even know we were alive when we're dead? Me Kingdoms were run by kings Empires were run by Emperors Countries are run by..... Dumps were almost fixed by Trump |
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BRIEF User ID: 39607259 United States 05/30/2015 09:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Alright Ladies, let's put on our thinking caps... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 68897629 1993 Oldsmobile Regency. 3.8L. A few days ago I noticed the starter was turning over slowly. So I thought to myself, "Welp, I'll need to charge my battery soon. Might need to get a new one even." Yesterday I got stranded in the city. The starter was barely turning over, then stopped altogether. Friend came to jump me. Nothing. Bought a new battery. Nothing. No click sound from the starter when turning the key. Silence. However, all the lights in the dash do 'respond' like theyre supposed to when starting the engine. So I don't think it's an ignition switch problem. But I don't know for sure... Possible causes: Neutral Safety Switch - I don't think it's this, since the switch would either be "open" or "closed" ... no "in-between" like I experienced with the starter gradually slowing down to nothing. Fuses and relays: same as above Starter - It doesn't seem to me that it was frozen (dead), just that it wasn't getting enough juice- maybe indicating the starter solenoid? Anyway, I've looked over this tutorial [link to troubleshootmyvehicle.com] and will be testing things after I get it towed home. But while I'm in town, before towing it, I'll be near the auto parts store. It would be helpful to buy a replacement part for the most likely problem while I'm there, since I have limited mobility. So based on the above, what do you think? I think you know nothing about logic or a car. The fact that you would even think you should have to charge the battery is absurd. A low battery is a symptom, and charging it is treating a symptom, you are not even considering the cause. Towing it home is stupid, because you don't know how to fix it...if you were thinking clearly you would have towed it to a repair shop. Trying to buy a replacement part while you are near the store, without knowing what is wrong with your car is like putting band aids on your kid before he goes bike riding and expecting him to fall. I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
BRIEF User ID: 39607259 United States 05/30/2015 10:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | plastic intake is hammered and the cylinders have antifreeze in them. Pull some plugs and see if it turns over then. they were known to do that Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24156714 That's a good possibility and because OP is a woman, it might not have any oil in it, or coolant for that matter. Could be getting hot and the pistons are swelling with heat causing it to drag. I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
Bodiless Forum Administrator User ID: 22251333 United States 05/30/2015 10:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Next step after clearing grounds and knocking the starter is the alternator. Battery is the symptom as Brief says, it hasn't charged while driving enough to pop the starter solenoid. It's either the starter/solenoid or the alternator. Is your car a heavily powered one? PW, PL, PD, etc? If so, I bet alternator “We have assembled the most extensive and inclusive Voter Fraud Organization in the history of America”—Joe “SippyCup” Biden Joe Biden will never be the man Michelle Obama is The worst thing about dying is that you become a democratic voter for eternity |
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#521 User ID: 68416506 United States 05/30/2015 10:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Give the starter a good whack with a steel mallet. Quoting: Sledster Dont try to destroy it, just pop it once. Try the key and see if it turns over even a little. Sometimes this will get you going in an emergency. If the starter turns over even a little after whacking it, chances are good that the starter or solenoid is bad and needs to be replaced. YMMV Don't leave out checking the copper contacts inside the starter. If they're badly worn it could cause this. Very cheap & easy fix. |
#521 User ID: 68416506 United States 05/30/2015 10:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Alright Ladies, let's put on our thinking caps... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 68897629 1993 Oldsmobile Regency. 3.8L. A few days ago I noticed the starter was turning over slowly. So I thought to myself, "Welp, I'll need to charge my battery soon. Might need to get a new one even." Yesterday I got stranded in the city. The starter was barely turning over, then stopped altogether. Friend came to jump me. Nothing. Bought a new battery. Nothing. No click sound from the starter when turning the key. Silence. However, all the lights in the dash do 'respond' like theyre supposed to when starting the engine. So I don't think it's an ignition switch problem. But I don't know for sure... Possible causes: Neutral Safety Switch - I don't think it's this, since the switch would either be "open" or "closed" ... no "in-between" like I experienced with the starter gradually slowing down to nothing. Fuses and relays: same as above Starter - It doesn't seem to me that it was frozen (dead), just that it wasn't getting enough juice- maybe indicating the starter solenoid? Anyway, I've looked over this tutorial [link to troubleshootmyvehicle.com] and will be testing things after I get it towed home. But while I'm in town, before towing it, I'll be near the auto parts store. It would be helpful to buy a replacement part for the most likely problem while I'm there, since I have limited mobility. So based on the above, what do you think? I think you know nothing about logic or a car. The fact that you would even think you should have to charge the battery is absurd. A low battery is a symptom, and charging it is treating a symptom, you are not even considering the cause. Towing it home is stupid, because you don't know how to fix it...if you were thinking clearly you would have towed it to a repair shop. Trying to buy a replacement part while you are near the store, without knowing what is wrong with your car is like putting band aids on your kid before he goes bike riding and expecting him to fall. :nanafrown: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 64309836 Australia 05/30/2015 10:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's your starter! You have lights so it's not the battery or alternator. You've driven 22years on that starter so consider yourself lucky it lasted that long. Quoting: JohnDonson 35516203 This. And all the retards, the OP bought a new battery. Take out your starter and bring it to an auto electrician to test and most like recon. |
ChvyV8Bldr User ID: 21517811 United States 05/30/2015 10:19 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's your starter! You have lights so it's not the battery or alternator. You've driven 22years on that starter so consider yourself lucky it lasted that long. Quoting: JohnDonson 35516203 Correct. Have you bench tested the starter? Will we even know we were alive when we're dead? Me Kingdoms were run by kings Empires were run by Emperors Countries are run by..... Dumps were almost fixed by Trump |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 64309836 Australia 05/30/2015 10:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Alright Ladies, let's put on our thinking caps... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 68897629 1993 Oldsmobile Regency. 3.8L. A few days ago I noticed the starter was turning over slowly. So I thought to myself, "Welp, I'll need to charge my battery soon. Might need to get a new one even." Yesterday I got stranded in the city. The starter was barely turning over, then stopped altogether. Friend came to jump me. Nothing. Bought a new battery. Nothing. No click sound from the starter when turning the key. Silence. However, all the lights in the dash do 'respond' like theyre supposed to when starting the engine. So I don't think it's an ignition switch problem. But I don't know for sure... Possible causes: Neutral Safety Switch - I don't think it's this, since the switch would either be "open" or "closed" ... no "in-between" like I experienced with the starter gradually slowing down to nothing. Fuses and relays: same as above Starter - It doesn't seem to me that it was frozen (dead), just that it wasn't getting enough juice- maybe indicating the starter solenoid? Anyway, I've looked over this tutorial [link to troubleshootmyvehicle.com] and will be testing things after I get it towed home. But while I'm in town, before towing it, I'll be near the auto parts store. It would be helpful to buy a replacement part for the most likely problem while I'm there, since I have limited mobility. So based on the above, what do you think? I think you know nothing about logic or a car. The fact that you would even think you should have to charge the battery is absurd. A low battery is a symptom, and charging it is treating a symptom, you are not even considering the cause. Towing it home is stupid, because you don't know how to fix it...if you were thinking clearly you would have towed it to a repair shop. Trying to buy a replacement part while you are near the store, without knowing what is wrong with your car is like putting band aids on your kid before he goes bike riding and expecting him to fall. You're a fucking idiot Brief, stick to bibletard threads hey. |
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ChvyV8Bldr User ID: 21517811 United States 05/30/2015 10:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Another way of freeing the starter is if you have a manual shift. Quoting: lightchild_uk Put into a high gear and push the car backwards and forwards a few times, that should free up the starter. It's an automatic. Will we even know we were alive when we're dead? Me Kingdoms were run by kings Empires were run by Emperors Countries are run by..... Dumps were almost fixed by Trump |
Trained Noticer Forum Moderator User ID: 66678209 United States 05/30/2015 10:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's your starter! You have lights so it's not the battery or alternator. You've driven 22years on that starter so consider yourself lucky it lasted that long. Quoting: JohnDonson 35516203 It's your starter! You have lights so it's not the battery or alternator. You've driven 22years on that starter so consider yourself lucky it lasted that long. Quoting: JohnDonson 35516203 This. And all the retards, the OP bought a new battery. Take out your starter and bring it to an auto electrician to test and most like recon. It's your starter! You have lights so it's not the battery or alternator. You've driven 22years on that starter so consider yourself lucky it lasted that long. Quoting: JohnDonson 35516203 Correct. Have you bench tested the starter? Please pay attention to these posts, OP. For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible. (Stuart Chase) It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled. (Mark Twain) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 46775845 United States 05/30/2015 10:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | plastic intake is hammered and the cylinders have antifreeze in them. Pull some plugs and see if it turns over then. they were known to do that Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24156714 That's a good possibility and because OP is a woman, it might not have any oil in it, or coolant for that matter. Could be getting hot and the pistons are swelling with heat causing it to drag. kind of a caricature of yourself at this point. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 69373434 United Kingdom 05/30/2015 11:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the symptoms indicate a worn coil in the starter motor's motor itself, not the solenoid. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 69373434 either that or you have a seized engine. try moving it in gear if you are not an auto gearbox. if it is seized then the solenoid might be stuck engaged hence no noise heard. and yes it could also have blown a fuse while aswell. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 5311664 United States 05/30/2015 11:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Alright Ladies, let's put on our thinking caps... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 68897629 1993 Oldsmobile Regency. 3.8L. A few days ago I noticed the starter was turning over slowly. So I thought to myself, "Welp, I'll need to charge my battery soon. Might need to get a new one even." Yesterday I got stranded in the city. The starter was barely turning over, then stopped altogether. Friend came to jump me. Nothing. Bought a new battery. Nothing. No click sound from the starter when turning the key. Silence. However, all the lights in the dash do 'respond' like theyre supposed to when starting the engine. So I don't think it's an ignition switch problem. But I don't know for sure... Possible causes: Neutral Safety Switch - I don't think it's this, since the switch would either be "open" or "closed" ... no "in-between" like I experienced with the starter gradually slowing down to nothing. Fuses and relays: same as above Starter - It doesn't seem to me that it was frozen (dead), just that it wasn't getting enough juice- maybe indicating the starter solenoid? Anyway, I've looked over this tutorial [link to troubleshootmyvehicle.com] and will be testing things after I get it towed home. But while I'm in town, before towing it, I'll be near the auto parts store. It would be helpful to buy a replacement part for the most likely problem while I'm there, since I have limited mobility. So based on the above, what do you think? CNS Crank no Start Basically Spark/ Fuel Old school 101 Modern vehicles with computers... Same thing Spark ( signal ) Fuel ( injection ) Crank no start is a better situation to be in than other repairs Usually easy to diagnois |
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