Engine starting problem
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Engine starting problem
Sometimes my car won't start when I turn the key in the ignition. It just clicks evertime I turn the key. After a few tries it starts up right away.
It is not a battery problem because the battery is new. One time after starting the car, the starter kept turning, even when I took the key out of the ignition.
The starting problem occurs mostly when it is cold (50-60 degrees), but it starts right away in the morning when it is warm.
To me, it seems like the starter module might be bad.
Any suggestions?
It is not a battery problem because the battery is new. One time after starting the car, the starter kept turning, even when I took the key out of the ignition.
The starting problem occurs mostly when it is cold (50-60 degrees), but it starts right away in the morning when it is warm.
To me, it seems like the starter module might be bad.
Any suggestions?
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Hi. Your symptoms sound exactly whan mine were like earlier this summer. I believe that your starter may have done its job and may need to be replaced. You can get them at Pep Boys for about $170 or the dealer for about $290. My bro and my dad did the labor on mine. They tested the starter relay before I bought the new starter and it tested fine.
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From: el clinico magnifico
I just bought a new relay for $8.00, but it didn't cure the problem. Maybe it is the starter or the ignition switch.
I do not have time to fix it now because I have finals coming up soon, but when I solve the problem I will let you guys know so it will be available in case the same problem happens to someone else.
I do not have time to fix it now because I have finals coming up soon, but when I solve the problem I will let you guys know so it will be available in case the same problem happens to someone else.
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Re: Engine starting problem
Loud engine noise continue after key was pulled
Desperately need help!!
Yesterday, I drove my 99 RX300AWD (odo=110K miles) for 20 Miles with A/C off.
Then, I parked the car for 2 hours.
When I started the engine, there was a loud noise along with engine noise (sort of crane noise)
Then, I shut the ignition off & pulled the key, engine shut off.
However, that strange noise continue for approx 30 second (enough time for me to open the hood and trunk trying to get a wrench)
Then, the noise completely gone by itself.
I started the engine again & no more noise. I tried several times, and couldn't repeat the problem.
Later, I drove the car for 100 miles, with a/c on & off. Nothing unusual.
Trans oil&Engine oil level is fine.
Could it be the starter keep engaging to the flywheel, or starter relay? If yes, why the noise continued for 30 sec after the key was pulled?
Appreciate any suggestion.
Email: mek88@yahoo.com
Los Angeles
Desperately need help!!
Yesterday, I drove my 99 RX300AWD (odo=110K miles) for 20 Miles with A/C off.
Then, I parked the car for 2 hours.
When I started the engine, there was a loud noise along with engine noise (sort of crane noise)
Then, I shut the ignition off & pulled the key, engine shut off.
However, that strange noise continue for approx 30 second (enough time for me to open the hood and trunk trying to get a wrench)
Then, the noise completely gone by itself.
I started the engine again & no more noise. I tried several times, and couldn't repeat the problem.
Later, I drove the car for 100 miles, with a/c on & off. Nothing unusual.
Trans oil&Engine oil level is fine.
Could it be the starter keep engaging to the flywheel, or starter relay? If yes, why the noise continued for 30 sec after the key was pulled?
Appreciate any suggestion.
Email: mek88@yahoo.com
Los Angeles
Originally posted by LB Lex
Sometimes my car won't start when I turn the key in the ignition. It just clicks evertime I turn the key. After a few tries it starts up right away.
It is not a battery problem because the battery is new. One time after starting the car, the starter kept turning, even when I took the key out of the ignition.
The starting problem occurs mostly when it is cold (50-60 degrees), but it starts right away in the morning when it is warm.
To me, it seems like the starter module might be bad.
Any suggestions?
Sometimes my car won't start when I turn the key in the ignition. It just clicks evertime I turn the key. After a few tries it starts up right away.
It is not a battery problem because the battery is new. One time after starting the car, the starter kept turning, even when I took the key out of the ignition.
The starting problem occurs mostly when it is cold (50-60 degrees), but it starts right away in the morning when it is warm.
To me, it seems like the starter module might be bad.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Re: Engine starting problem
Originally posted by mek88
Could it be the starter keep engaging to the flywheel, or starter relay? If yes, why the noise continued for 30 sec after the key was pulled?
Appreciate any suggestion.
Email: mek88@yahoo.com
Los Angeles
Could it be the starter keep engaging to the flywheel, or starter relay? If yes, why the noise continued for 30 sec after the key was pulled?
Appreciate any suggestion.
Email: mek88@yahoo.com
Los Angeles
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