hello all, Ive got an 87 crx si that has had some problems lately. About two months ago the ignition switch began to kick out when I was driving. Me, being too cheap, just added a toggle switch for the ignition and it has done the trick. But now, a new problem. Early in the morning if I try to start my car it starts ok, but not that well as it seems to be lacking juice. After Ive driven it and its warm and I try to start it the engine/starter cranks VERY slowly. Usually it will start after 5 or 6 very slow cranks. It seems to be getting worse and worse and I dont want to be left high and dry. My instincts tell me it is the ignition switch again and I should have it replace. But i also hear of starter relays causing the same problem. Regardless I know my battery is fine its just that the starter is not getting the full needed power. Is it my ignition switch, starter relay, or possibly the starter solenoid?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mavrick &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it your ignition switch, starter relay, or possibly the starter solenoid?</TD></TR></TABLE>
And probably just a loose wire..

 

bump

 

I would get rid of the toggle switch (so it's not a cobblejob), and replace the ignition switch, and check all conections.

 

Or maybe get a newer car that has lots more aftermaket stuff available.

 

now that I jump the battery directly to the starters solenoid switch it still doesn't turn over