Okay so I changed my starter out and now the car will randomly start and then it won't Other times it will only start in gear and then I have to wait some minutes before it does again.


The starter clicks fine and the arm tries to start the car. But it will just click. The battery is brand new and so is the starter and the alternator. But the connection in the back of the alternator (the one with the metal ring is a little loose. Could that be the culprit. I mean I messed around with it and wiggled it and then the car will start fine but right after that it won't.


I have no idea where to even start. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

i would definately start by making sure you have good ground to everything you've replaced mainly the batt. bad or loose grounds have done this to me and others

 

Checked them . Still the same problem

 

Anyone?

 

sounds alternator related for sure (unless the battery is underpowered)

 

The alternator is brand new and all the connections are securely fastened. Battery is brand new as well. I ordered another starter so lets se eif that fixes the problem. Anybody else with some insight?

 

hmmm did you complete this procedure between 59 and 100 degrees F? did you reset the engine controle mudule? what year is your car?

 

I have a feeling it's that "lose connection" to the starter, or the starter itself.

 

Im in florida so it would around that temperature. I did it at night time. (don't know what that has to do with it) \

Engine control module? I took off the negative terminal on the battery. Guess things got reset with that?

 

That really is weird

 

there is a ground on the starter itself. This usually is the problem for a "one click" deal. If it goes "click click click" a bunch of times, then it might not be getting enough juice.

 

I'd suggest that you get a voltmeter and measure the voltage AT THE STARTER as someone tries to start it (use clip leads and stand away). Should be around 11.5 volts, possibly a bit lower with the starter load. Measure at the battery as well. There shouldn't be much difference in voltage.

Mike

 

Yeah I just got a used OEM one in from a guy I know. Lets see how that goes. But it won't make a difference in my life right now because MY SEATS GOT STOLEN YESTERDAY!

GAHHHHHHHH!!

 

Dam man that really sucks!