starting issue

[IntensePressure]

OK guys i have a problem with my car staring.
1. i try to start the car by turning the key nothing happens [no click, no effort of the engine trying to turn over, nothing] so i had to pop start it to get home.
2. I thought it was the starter so i bought 1 and put it in same thing happened so i took a wire straight from the battery and put power to the solenoid nd it turn the engine over. So after that i put the old starter back in and did the same thing and it turned the engine over again.

now my question is what might be the problem? please help

[android_proball]

Sounds to me like your alternator isn't charging the current. Autozone can check to see if your alternator is running properly

[oyajicool]

I don't think it's an alternator issue.

[IntensePressure]

The alternator is fine... So I was doin a lil research and I came across some info that said it might b the ingnition switch. I just bought 1 from the job and plugged it in and nothing happened so now I'm really lost. I confirmed that the starter is good and now it seems that the ignition switch is also good... Can some 1 point me in Wat direction I should go next

[oyajicool]

Did you check starter cut off relay and circuit?
If your car's AT, I think there a sensor for shift knob position some place.
If it is MT, there's a switch located on clutch pedal.

[IntensePressure]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?desktop_u...gR6Sitq0&gl=US

I'm having the same problem as this guy

[JDMK1DD]

Did you check starter cut off relay and circuit?
If your car's AT, I think there a sensor for shift knob position some place.
If it is MT, there's a switch located on clutch pedal.

Not a 100% if were talking about the same thing... Maybe.. but i had the same problem on my coupe 5 speed and i was told the start had lost its signal... Friend had told me i might have to get another ignition or to rig it with a swith to the dash...which my grandfather found to be alot easier...

[1990exr]

They are wondering if it is an automatic transmission or a manual transmission. Each type has a differant location for a type of switch that if your car is not in Park or Neutral on an auto or you are not pushing the clutch to the floor in a manual the starter will not engage. If your battery has enough Juice that when you cross your starter it starts than I would look for a wiring issue. If it's an auto try putting it in neutral to start it instead of park. My auto had a shiftlock with a key, luckily the previous owner left the key in the lock for me I had this problem before too, would have to smack the shifter or put it in neutral to start it.

Andrew

[IntensePressure]

It's a manual nd I figured out what's wrong. I went and got a new clutch safety switch nd put it it and it would not work so I took a paper clip and bridged the plug and the car started so I took the old switch out and held the bottom and started the car. So after some more looking around and inspection I noticed that the thing that pushes the bottom wasn't there anymore so all I have to do is just put something in the hole like a screw or a rubber stopper.

By the way thanks for the help guys ^_^

[accordztech]

It's a manual nd I figured out what's wrong. I went and got a new clutch safety switch nd put it it and it would not work so I took a paper clip and bridged the plug and the car started so I took the old switch out and held the bottom and started the car. So after some more looking around and inspection I noticed that the thing that pushes the bottom wasn't there anymore so all I have to do is just put something in the hole like a screw or a rubber stopper.

By the way thanks for the help guys ^_^

Good job dude.

[oyajicool]

Not a 100% if were talking about the same thing... Maybe.. but i had the same problem on my coupe 5 speed and i was told the start had lost its signal... Friend had told me i might have to get another ignition or to rig it with a swith to the dash...which my grandfather found to be alot easier...

Having wiring diagram and perform troubleshooting is far easier than running a new wire, for me.

OP: Good job. Was it hard to do?

[2tonecoupegrl]

This thread is just about a year old and I'm having the same issue. It just happened last night. I noticed after reading up on here I went to check the neutral safety switch and the black pin is there and there were 2 pieces of blue plastic on the floor. I take it those pieces are from the switch?

[accordztech]

This thread is just about a year old and I'm having the same issue. It just happened last night. I noticed after reading up on here I went to check the neutral safety switch and the black pin is there and there were 2 pieces of blue plastic on the floor. I take it those pieces are from the switch?

I commend you for searching

The plastic is not from the switch. Its where the switch hits the plastic. Make sure its not in gear and push in the switch with your finger, I bet it will start. The part is cheap from the dealer.

And Its actually called the clutch switch.

[2tonecoupegrl]

Thanks

I tried that and it wont start I even took it off the clutch bracket and took a paper clip and connected the 2 and still nothing. I'm not getting voltage to the starter at the signal wire either.

[accordztech]

Thanks

I tried that and it wont start I even took it off the clutch bracket and took a paper clip and connected the 2 and still nothing. I'm not getting voltage to the starter at the signal wire either.

Ok if your not getting voltage to the starter signal wire then do this. From the ignition switch harness that connects to the fusebox, or wherever you can get access...find the thick black and white wire. Test that line when you crank the car, do you get voltage or no?

And im not exactly familiar with the manuals, but don't they have 2 switches? One to show a release, and one to show full depress?