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I had a weird thing happen this morning, the car started and when I put it in drive the engine shut off. But when I attempted to start it again there is no turning over of the starter just a small clicking sound. Could this be the starter?
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Replaced the battery last month, checked the voltage going to battery 12.25
volts. Checked voltage going to cable same thing 12.25 volts. Any other suggestions?
volts. Checked voltage going to cable same thing 12.25 volts. Any other suggestions?
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Edit: You need to check, clean and tighten the cables 1st. That may be ALL it is if this is the 1st time it's ever done it.
By the way, that's pretty low voltage for a new battery. A new battery, unless it's run down some should be at least 12.6-12.7V on a 12V battery.
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We try our best to give prompt and helpful replies, but 3 post is 3 minutes may be asking a bit too much.
For troubleshooting, start with the simplest solution.
Starting problems (when you do not hear the starter motor turn) are due to battery, terminal clamp, cable, solenoid, ignition switch and starter.
Check the terminals are clean and the clamp is tight (you should not be able to twist it).
After this try jump starting.
Have some one check the battery voltage as you try to start.
If the voltage drops with each click, that means the starter is not getting enough juice, a sign that the battery is weak or bad starter.
If the voltage stays high 12v +, and you hear click then the solenoid is bad.
So let us know what you find out.
gazi's suggestion about IACV has more to do with the engine dying trying to idle. Lets get the starter spinning the engine first.
For debug, try to solve one problem at a time ,, so for now leave the IACV alone.
Salim
For troubleshooting, start with the simplest solution.
Starting problems (when you do not hear the starter motor turn) are due to battery, terminal clamp, cable, solenoid, ignition switch and starter.
Check the terminals are clean and the clamp is tight (you should not be able to twist it).
After this try jump starting.
Have some one check the battery voltage as you try to start.
If the voltage drops with each click, that means the starter is not getting enough juice, a sign that the battery is weak or bad starter.
If the voltage stays high 12v +, and you hear click then the solenoid is bad.
So let us know what you find out.
gazi's suggestion about IACV has more to do with the engine dying trying to idle. Lets get the starter spinning the engine first.
For debug, try to solve one problem at a time ,, so for now leave the IACV alone.
Salim
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We try our best to give prompt and helpful replies, but 3 post is 3 minutes may be asking a bit too much.
For troubleshooting, start with the simplest solution.
Starting problems (when you do not hear the starter motor turn) are due to battery, terminal clamp, cable, solenoid, ignition switch and starter.
Check the terminals are clean and the clamp is tight (you should not be able to twist it).
After this try jump starting.
Have some one check the battery voltage as you try to start.
If the voltage drops with each click, that means the starter is not getting enough juice, a sign that the battery is weak or bad starter.
If the voltage stays high 12v +, and you hear click then the solenoid is bad.
So let us know what you find out.
gazi's suggestion about IACV has more to do with the engine dying trying to idle. Lets get the starter spinning the engine first.
For debug, try to solve one problem at a time ,, so for now leave the IACV alone.
Salim
For troubleshooting, start with the simplest solution.
Starting problems (when you do not hear the starter motor turn) are due to battery, terminal clamp, cable, solenoid, ignition switch and starter.
Check the terminals are clean and the clamp is tight (you should not be able to twist it).
After this try jump starting.
Have some one check the battery voltage as you try to start.
If the voltage drops with each click, that means the starter is not getting enough juice, a sign that the battery is weak or bad starter.
If the voltage stays high 12v +, and you hear click then the solenoid is bad.
So let us know what you find out.
gazi's suggestion about IACV has more to do with the engine dying trying to idle. Lets get the starter spinning the engine first.
For debug, try to solve one problem at a time ,, so for now leave the IACV alone.
Salim
Use a high quality cable when trying to jump or switch batteries w/ a known good one.
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after further investigation, it was dicovered that the Ignition Harness had come unplugged. $150.00 later the problem was solved. After all I did learn how to replace the starter. If you need any tips on replacing the starter on a 2001 RX 300 I will be glad to give you some pointers.
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when you say ignition harness, do you mean the group of wires leading to the ignition switch? If so, did some one work on the steering column?
The little details as to what was done recently help in diagnosing the problem.
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The little details as to what was done recently help in diagnosing the problem.
Salim
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