darkstormcr

I have a '93 with a OBD1 GSR motor. It gets seldom use, only for track days every 2-3 months or so.

Anyways, having issues with the starting system. I have run into the same issue on two working starters. IMO I have had very few issues with starters so I don't think the actual starter itself is the issue.

I can start the car once on a good starter, run it until warm, drive it around etc., and then turn it off. When I go to start the car next time, regardless of warm/cold:

- All lights illuminate
- Fuel pump primes
- MIL light on/off (no code)
- Fuses OK
- Battery is 12V

But, when I move the key to crank, I just get a fast clicking noise but no movement in the engine at all.

Any ideas on where to look first?

darkstormcr

Any ideas?

Thanks again.

tony_2018

What have you tried?

B_Swapped93

check your grounds and redo them and the starter signal wire it likes to come loose

darkstormcr

Swapped the starter for a known good one. It fired up on the first turn after install. Then I let it sit for a few hours, went back to start it and that's when I experienced the fast clicking.

Have also checked the battery voltage and terminal connections and they were OK.

tony_2018

So you didn't bother to try jumpstarting it?

sanegb16

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clutch bypass switch, main relay or bad ground/ starter pos + connection

kcoen

Check your alternator and your electrical system for parasitic draws.