On the startermotor ( at the lower front of the engine), you'll see the electric cables.
1 Heavy one, coming from the battery with smaller ones going to alternator and main harness, one 1 connector. And a smaller cable, on another connector, with usually a 'flat' connector.
Remove this smaller cable, and check if you have here 12V while somebody turns the key to the 'crankstart' position.
If the reading is 12V your startermotor is defective.
No 12V is a problem in the keylock, or ( with an automatic gearbox ) a problem with the neutral switch...
Well, from what you are saying, if the starter is clicking or ticking (making that noise when you turn the key), then the starter is bad and needs replacing.
Is it making any noise?
So you turn the key and no sound at all.....
Okay...one more question, why did you take it in? Why did the dealer replace the cap?
Okay....looking up info on your car....what size motor?
So did the car drive okay on the way home? Did you notice anything different that wasn't there on the way home?
And, when would it not start? I mean, what was the time frame from when you got the car back to when it would not start?
Okay, read this info...and think about getting it back to the shop where you had it fixed...and you should not have to pay for anything....something in the maintenance that they did to your car is out of whack...
STARTING SYSTEM
General Information
The starting system includes the battery, starter motor, solenoid, ignition switch, circuit protection and wiring connecting the components. On automatic transaxle-equipped vehicles, an inhibitor switch located in the gear selector mechanism is included in the starting system to prevent the vehicle from being started with the vehicle in gear. On later vehicles with manual transaxle, an inhibitor switch is located on the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal must be depressed to start the vehicle.
When the ignition key is turned to the START position, current flows and energizes the starter's solenoid coil. The solenoid plunger and clutch shift lever are activated and the clutch pinion engages the ring gear on the flywheel. The switch contacts close and the starter cranks the engine until it starts.
To prevent damage caused by excessive starter armature rotation when the engine starts, the starter incorporates an over-running clutch in the pinion gear.
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This will give you an idea on the cost.
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sorry, need to clarify, the starter is not clicking or ticking
no, it's not making a noise
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originally they had to replace the manual clutch, a bearing (not sure which), and an axle rod. when I called to see if it was ready, they told me they had to replace the distributor cap as well. doesn't make sense to me.
thank you , this morning had my friend look at it, he tapped on the starter coil and it worked. so, you're right, eventually will need to be replaced
my friend is a mechanic and he tapped on the starter coil and it worked. will need to replace the starter eventually
thanks you much for the re:
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