Car won't start intermittently. Usually starts cold, but after warm, may or may not start the next stop. It then takes 10 times to start by turning ignition swith to start repeatedly. Have replaced the starter brushes and had it checked out of vehicle. Could it still be bad?
Sound like u have a bad solenoid or it could also be the ignition backing as they like to give problems
SOURCE: Car will not start when cold on first try
its the passlock system. The passlock wire is tiny and fragile, and gets disrupted causing your car to think you are trying to steal it everytime you put your key in.
now you can search for this video on youtube, this is where i learned and ever since i did this i have had NO problem with my car starting for the past 5 months.
you need wire nuts, wire cutters, electrical tape, n socket wrench to take apart steering column
first, go to your fuses, find the airbag fuse and remove it just incase you snip the wrong wire. what you do is look below your steering wheel and take your steering column apart. there are a serious of wires electrical taped together that are plugged in. you peel all the electrical tape back exposing the wires, and you find the WHITE wire. its all white, no other color. This wire is for your Passlock system.... this is the wire that got faulty and is causing the car not to start. now what you do from here is kinda tricky, not too bad though.
Seclude the white wire from the rest, so that you are ready to make your cut. Now, what you do is start your car, leave it running, and while its running you cut the white wire in half. then after cutting the wire, turn your car off, and then turn it back on. it should start right up. Then just put wire nuts on the two ends, and electrical tape them back together
The point of doing this is, one is disables the passlock system completely, and two the reason why you do this while the car is running is because snipping the wire with the car running makes the car think that it got into an accident or something, and puts the BCM/car into a "Fail-safe" mode, making it start every single time no matter what.
i thought this sounded insane at first, but after searching for a couple of hours its the only answer that made sense. and now i am the happiest camper in the world as far as it starting
SOURCE: 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA WILL NOT START AT TIMES
I have a 2001 impala with the same problem for years. Took it in many times, replaced battery, alternator, starter, talked about taking the steering column apart. Finally noticed that it never was a problem when I used the original car key. Problem only happened with a key I had made. Started using the original car key and it has never happened again. Other friends have told me similiar results with their cars - a Lexus and a Mustang.
SOURCE: My 98 golf won t start intermittently. I replaced
If you run a push button directly from the battery to the solenoid, the engine will crank when you push the button.
If the no start condition is because of the solenoid, this will not fix the issue.
If the no start condition is related to circuitry of the ignition system and/or fuel system, this may fix the issue, but may not, as well.
SOURCE: intermittent hesitation at steady speed.
It could be the spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor in the cap, or an O2 sensor. does the check engine light come on?
SOURCE: the car won't start; lights,
Check the starter and the starter relay or fuse. A client of mines car was doing the same thing, it ended up being two issues, the starter not working anymore, and a relay that was bad. If I am not mistaken everything should be labeled in the fuse box under the hood and will tell you where the fuse/ relay is for your vehicle
To
troubleshoot the issue, click the link below:
Car Repair Diagram
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2013/03/car-repair-diagram.html
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HOT/WARM START ISSUE
Its
a hot start issue.
Can
be related to low fuel pressure or problem with crank sensor.
Also
it can be weak battery or starter.
But
possibilities are to be inspected to confirm what exactly it is.------
To
troubleshoot and confirm the issue,i suggest you refer few solved help links
with similar types of problem like yours:------
Click
the link below:------
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1991-toyota-trecel-engine-starts-fine.html
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http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1994-toyota-pickup-starts-fine-but-dies.html
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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1995-lexus-ls400-running-hot.html
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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2002-toyota-camry-puff-of-blue-or-white.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/multiple-problems-on-car-car-runs-hotac.html
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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/honda-car-will-not-start-intermittently.html
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http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/vehicle-startsruns-and-loses-power.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/intermittent-starting-issues-on-volvo.html
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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-starts-and-cuts-off-immediately.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-start-when-cold.html
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These
details will help.
Thanks.
HOT/WARM START ISSUE
Its
a hot start issue.
Can
be related to low fuel pressure or problem with crank sensor.
Also
it can be weak battery or starter.
But
possibilities are to be inspected to confirm what exactly it is.------
To
troubleshoot and confirm the issue,i suggest you refer few solved help links
with similar types of problem like yours:------
Click
the link below:------
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1991-toyota-trecel-engine-starts-fine.html
-------------
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1994-toyota-pickup-starts-fine-but-dies.html
------------
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1995-lexus-ls400-running-hot.html
------------
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2002-toyota-camry-puff-of-blue-or-white.html
------------
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/multiple-problems-on-car-car-runs-hotac.html
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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/honda-car-will-not-start-intermittently.html
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http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/vehicle-startsruns-and-loses-power.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/intermittent-starting-issues-on-volvo.html
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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-starts-and-cuts-off-immediately.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-start-when-cold.html
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These
details will help.
Thanks.
Your problem may be one of the following:
First check or just replace the fuel filter. Usually located under the car in front of the rear axle, drivers side.
Next, the fuel pump may be worn out. Usually they just stop working (running).
Next, check the fuel pressure regulator. Usually located on the front fuel rail, drivers side.
Is the vacuum line attached? Not leaking or rotted?
Also, do you smell a strong fuel odor when it won't start? May be one or more stuck-open injectors, or the coil pack is bad.
Checking these in the order listed will more than likely fix your problem.
The clicking noise indicates the battery can no longer run the starter, which also means the fuel pump won't run either.
It could be a fuel issue. How old is the fuel filter? Can you hear the pump run for a few seconds when you turn the key on? Try turning the key to ON without trying to start engine three times waiting for the pump to stop running each time. Then try to start the engine. If it starts, Its a form of Vapor lock caused by the extreme heat we have had lately, and a weak fuel pump.
If none of this works, try a new fuel filter first. From there have someone check the fuel pressure regulator and then the pump. If you are in need of a new pump, take my word for it and spend the money to get one from a Dealer, and not from your favorite parts store. Most parts store parts are made in China and they are JUNK.
Have you hooked a scanner to the computer and checked the oxygen sensor(s)? If they are bad they could lean out the engine.
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