Intermittent starting issues.
#1
Intermittent starting issues.
The last week I've been randomly getting a slow crank but always starts. The other day it wouldn't turn over. After shutting the lights off and everything I could it turned over but damn slow. Went to leave work yesterday and it did nothing (everything came on and have no battery light) messed with the shifter and it started. Drove home and it wouldn't start again this time nothing helped. A couple minutes ago tried to start and it was normal (It's been raining for hours)no slow crank or anything. Was thinking starter is going out but it's so hit and miss. What's everyone think?
And before I get another ****ty reply about using the search tool I already have. The whole point of forums is conversation and helping each other.
And before I get another ****ty reply about using the search tool I already have. The whole point of forums is conversation and helping each other.
#2
I haven't had a starter problem yet on my 2006 but it depends on how often the starter is used. I would start by checking the connections at the battery, starter and the fusebox under the hood. Stop at an auto parts store to have the battery tested. Have you tried a jumper box?
#3
I haven't had a starter problem yet on my 2006 but it depends on how often the starter is used. I would start by checking the connections at the battery, starter and the fusebox under the hood. Stop at an auto parts store to have the battery tested. Have you tried a jumper box?
#4
I’d recommend load testing the battery, it’s starting the dance of death, or as we Canadian’s say , it’s headed south!
Also check all ground wires for corrosion and tight
The fuse panel halves can work loose, if you can move the upper and lower halves, disconnect the battery, before tightening it up.
Are there and CEL codes?
Also check all ground wires for corrosion and tight
The fuse panel halves can work loose, if you can move the upper and lower halves, disconnect the battery, before tightening it up.
Are there and CEL codes?
#5
I don't see where you got "another ****ty reply about using the search tool I already have".
But get that battery "load tested" for sure. and check the other items already suggested. That no click when it won't start might be pointing to the starter. Have you checked the connections themselves at the starter?
But get that battery "load tested" for sure. and check the other items already suggested. That no click when it won't start might be pointing to the starter. Have you checked the connections themselves at the starter?
#6
oooo just had a thought that might save a mess of time - most auto part stores will test that starter out for you, and it is like a 15 minute job to pull one. You might want to pull it and have the starter itself tested.
Last edited by whopper; 11-16-2017 at 09:50 AM. Reason: corrected typo (SAVE a mess of time)
#7
I don't see where you got "another ****ty reply about using the search tool I already have".
But get that battery "load tested" for sure. and check the other items already suggested. That no click when it won't start might be pointing to the starter. Have you checked the connections themselves at the starter?
But get that battery "load tested" for sure. and check the other items already suggested. That no click when it won't start might be pointing to the starter. Have you checked the connections themselves at the starter?
#8
I don't see where you got "another ****ty reply about using the search tool I already have".
But get that battery "load tested" for sure. and check the other items already suggested. That no click when it won't start might be pointing to the starter. Have you checked the connections themselves at the starter?
But get that battery "load tested" for sure. and check the other items already suggested. That no click when it won't start might be pointing to the starter. Have you checked the connections themselves at the starter?
#9
If there are no codes available from the OBD system, replacing the solenoids on spec, might be throwing away some good money. The solenoids would have nothing to do with the starter not working, nor working slow.
An auto parts store can check the current draw and operation of the starter quite nicely. If there is an oil leak from the sensor in the block directly above the starter, it can foul the starter and cause nasty problems with the starter.
An auto parts store can check the current draw and operation of the starter quite nicely. If there is an oil leak from the sensor in the block directly above the starter, it can foul the starter and cause nasty problems with the starter.
#10
Please understand that the "snarky" comments are often born from the frustration of actually answering the same question, maybe 100's of times. And many, many of those answers got zero response from the OP. You've probably seen some of these threads in your search. No "thanks", no "hey (insert user name) you were right, it was the(insert part name)".
Which, in turn, makes your search efforts more difficult. So, thanks for trying to search. FYI, the more recent threads will give more accurate information. Simply put, we know more about the HHR now, than we did when it was new.