Ive checked my starter relay under the hood w/ the rest of the fuses as well as cleaned the battery connectors and reconnected them.
Could be a whole host of issues. You'll need to start eliminating things - first I would ensure the alternator is functioning normal (this is what provides electrical power to the vehicle once started) because if this goes, then the vehicle runs off what power is in the battery. In very short order, the battery will drain, then your vehicle will stop running.
SOURCE: car won't start!!!
mine is doing the same... all i did was reconnect the battery...and it worked fine...but know my hood wont open!!! so i cant fix the cable on the battery!!! i pull on the darn cable so hard and the hood still wont budge!!!
SOURCE: Car wouldnt start. Just a
check the main wire from the battery to the starter 1st if it is ok remove the starter and take it to any major parts store and them retest it on a bench machine (they do it free)
SOURCE: went into a store all was fine came out and
if you don't hear a click at the starter then the starter brushes are gone.either replace the starter or get saomeone toput in new brushes,.
SOURCE: engine will not turnover
If there is no power coming IN to the starter relay - the ignition module has failed.
Replace the Ignition.
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SOURCE: Car ran fine earlier today.
Sound like a starter go to bad or died. You can do a few tests to diagnose a starting system problem without
any tools or measuring equipment. Turn on the headlights and start
cranking. If lights go out, you probably have a poor battery cable
connection that is impeeding the flow of current. Start checking battery
posts and battery cables for tightness and corrosion. A very thin film
of oxide between the terminal and cable clamp can choke off most of
current. Clean battery posts and cable terminals. Make sure all
connections are tight. Also check connections to the starter and
solenoid and engine-to-chassis grounding cables.
If headlights continue to shine brightly and nothing happens, voltage
is probably not reaching the starter. Usual suspects here include a
problem with the park/neutral or ignition circuit switches.
If lights go dim and the cranking action is sluggish, first suspect a low battery.
Starting problems especially in cold weather on a system that worked
well last summer can often be traced to a weak battery. Sub-zero
temperatures can cut a battery's amperage output by more than half.
Check out the battery condition. If the battery checks out okay, look
for a locked or dragging starter, a starter with high internal
resistance, worn brushes or open circuits in starter's windings or
armature. Additional details in this link: how_to_test_a_starter_motor.
Other posibilitie, the ignition switch.
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