Car no start...was running 30 mins ago

[js593]

So... I went outside today and started the car, no issues, went for lunch today and now it wont start. Checked fuses, fuel pump turns on, starter has a no engage, it wont even click. I have an MPI immobilizer, viper alarm ( that is not connected to the immob. Immob does turn off. Gonna go back to the car in an hour or so, any suggestions on what to try??

[js593]

So, I went back to the car, brought all my tools. DIdnt need them. I started it up with the first turn of my key. I brought it straight home so i can work on it.

As soon as i got it home, i turned it off, and tried to start it back up, and no go. So, what do you guys think?

No worries anymore. bushings in the starter are fried. not contacting anymore, so its causing no start. Thanks anyways.

[The_Head]

Something in the distributor is starting to die. That is my guess because that's what happened to my car a few weeks ago.

[js593]

See above - edited post. Starter is toast.

[The_Head]

No problemo

[spillagecars]

Turned key over, doesn't even click...I'm gonna say main relay

[theSOB]

Turned key over, doesn't even click...I'm gonna say main relay

First of all, the issue is already resolved as stated earlier. Second, if the key turns without making a noise, it is a battery issue. The main relay controls the ECU and fuel pump. Turning the key with a bad main relay would still cause the engine to crank. You just wouldn't be getting fuel or spark.

[js593]

First of all, the issue is already resolved as stated earlier. Second, if the key turns without making a noise, it is a battery issue. The main relay controls the ECU and fuel pump. Turning the key with a bad main relay would still cause the engine to crank. You just wouldn't be getting fuel or spark.

I lol'd when i seen that post too.

The armature(sp?) in the starter is apparantly getting stuck. Ive been told to tear it down and try to just find the armature assembly. we've got a local that may have a few new ones. cheaper then 200 bucks for a new starter (not remanned, i will not buy a re-manned starter unless its an ACdelco, and we dont have stock on it.

[js593]

So its happened again. the car went to work easily, got to work, and wouldnt start again.

When i went for lunch, the key wouldnt turn over, Yes the steering wheel was moved a bit to *unlock* the steering column. for some reason, the key just wouldnt turn. I could only immagine its a lock cylinder issue, as well as a switch problem. Once i jammed it in and out 20 -30 times, it finally turned over, and started. When i got back, it did the exact same issue. key wouldnt turn over. So i waited a while, went back out, pulled it in and out 5 times, and turned it, wouldnt start, did it again (pulled out keys and put back in) turned it over and it started.

What do you guys think?

[js593]

Update - Lock cylinder had no lurbication. Hit it with some WD, till i could get some silicone spray in there, works fine. Me and dad are going to test voltage going to the starter, see if it gets anything when i turn over the key.

[Apache]

Good Luck!!

I had the same issue but mine was really the starter.............Thank 3lb hammer for getting me home a couple times......lolzzzz