Occasional starting problem
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Occasional starting problem
Occasionally when I go to start the car, it acts as if I just barely blipped the starter. Then if I go back and turn the key to start again, it starts right up. It cranks very quickly and the battery appears to be fairly new, so I don't think its the culprit. Thoughts?
Scott
Scott
I had a similar problem in my previous car. When i turned the key, the engine didn't turn on, it just made a clicking noise. After trying a few times, it would start. The problem was an old distributor cap. Does your's make a clicking noise?
Originally Posted by sonyman
Occasionally when I go to start the car, it acts as if I just barely blipped the starter. Then if I go back and turn the key to start again, it starts right up. It cranks very quickly and the battery appears to be fairly new, so I don't think its the culprit. Thoughts?
Scott
Scott
Sounds like a starter issue.
If the battery checks out fine and the alternator is charging, it's likely the starter. While the actuator can be fixed, it's simplier to buy a whole starter and replace it. Mine lasted till 80K miles.
If the battery checks out fine and the alternator is charging, it's likely the starter. While the actuator can be fixed, it's simplier to buy a whole starter and replace it. Mine lasted till 80K miles.
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There was a technical service bulletin issued regarding the copper assembly of the starter - Electrical problems. It was like my battery was dead or something. I had mine replaced a few years ago and the dealer paid for it even though it was out of warranty - you can always ask!
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What exactly does the dealer replace when they do the fix? Is the dealer obligated to fix this for free when the vehicle is out of warranty? I asked the dealership that I bought the car from whether or not the recall had been done on it and he told me it hadn't, since I came across the same information as you when I researched it.
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What exactly does the dealer replace when they do the fix? Is the dealer obligated to fix this for free when the vehicle is out of warranty? I asked the dealership that I bought the car from whether or not the recall had been done on it and he told me it hadn't, since I came across the same information as you when I researched it.
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You don't know anything about my finances so please think before posting. A starter replacement can easily cost close to $1000 so I'd like to be pretty darn sure what the problem is before tossing money left and right. Now, I do have a warranty on the car but that was very costly, as well as having a $100 deductable, so it's very beneficial to have a darn good idea about which part has failed before filing a claim.
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edit: Apparently RODDMOD's posts have been deleted. It was he to whom I was replying.
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edit: Apparently RODDMOD's posts have been deleted. It was he to whom I was replying.
Last edited by sonyman; May 18, 2006 at 05:53 PM.
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Scott,
Just trying to offer perspective. The dealer replaced the starter - said the copper wiring inside was not correct (reason for TSB). I was going to have to spend $500 however the dealer ate it and did it for free. I checked all other avenues before taking it in (battery, alternator, etc.).
Just trying to offer perspective. The dealer replaced the starter - said the copper wiring inside was not correct (reason for TSB). I was going to have to spend $500 however the dealer ate it and did it for free. I checked all other avenues before taking it in (battery, alternator, etc.).
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It cost me ~$200 because I have a service contract. The insurer paid ~$600. It carries a $100 deductible which I would have only had to pay except they weren't willing to pay for gaskets and a Lexus brand starter--only Carquest/Napa/cheapo junk so I had to pay the difference.
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Originally Posted by sonyman
It cost me ~$200 because I have a service contract. The insurer paid ~$600. It carries a $100 deductible which I would have only had to pay except they weren't willing to pay for gaskets and a Lexus brand starter--only Carquest/Napa/cheapo junk so I had to pay the difference.
Scott
Scott
Good call. I've replaced mine a month or two ago, and it wasnt too much fun.