Turn Key no kick

[noofa]

I went to start my car this morning, and it took 10 minuites.

when i first truned the key to start the car nothing happened but a TICK noise. after abut 10 goes at it the engine kicks over.

Whats the deal and how much wil it cost?

[Tommy]

either the starter or the battery.

batteries arent too expensive, and the starter is really easy to replace on a gen2, so make sure the battery is charged and try from there.

[white90dx]

If the motor turns over normally (quickly) after the starter engages, replace the starter. If the motor turns over slowly (and barely starts) replace the battery.

Simple.

-Charlie

[noofa]

yeh i thought that was it, new starter it is. Battery was fully charged - i heard a 'coil' was notorious(sp) for going.

Thanks for your help

[Mike Gerber]

noofa,

The next time this happens, have a second person hold the key in the on position while you go out and whack the starter with a small hammer or wrench. Don't whack it hard enough to brake the case, just a few medium taps. If the starter then engages and the motor turns over, you have bad contacts inside the starter. This is relatively cheap and easy for the DIY to replace, much cheaper than replacing the starter and it only takes about an extra 15 minutes. Just do a search for "starter contacts" on this forum.

Mike

[REN69]

You don't have to hold the key in the ON position, just whack the starter when this happens.. then try to start the car again.. if it starts fine after the starter was hit, then you know its your starter for sure.

[freestylez]

hmmm im pretty sure its time to change your battery

[Boostaholic]

Couldnt start mine for 30 min this morning.

[Toysrme]

Nearly always in this order when an engine won't crank:

1) Clean contacts
2) If serviceable battery, Check for fluid level. Add water if the plates are not covered (try to crank now)
3) Recharge battery
4) Get to Autoparts store, and have the Alternator & bettery tested. If ALT is OK, replace battery, and vice-versa.

[noofa]

Ok so the starter has bad contacts

But i did the headgasket too! FUCK

[dna59]

^^Yeah I just had to rebuild my starter on my trooper and rewire it because somewhere in the wiring harness was burned out so it wouldn't start.