I would agree, try connecting a jumper lead from the battery earth terminal to a suitable earth connection on the engine when the problem arises, if the engine then starts it will confirm the cause of your fault
SOURCE: 2005 Saturn Vue - Starting Problems
make sure to check your fuses and ground wires first. when you are set on which part is bad do a quick check of everything else before you jump into it.
SOURCE: Subject: ignition, the car won't start,
this tells me that you have either a bad connectin on the solenoid of the starter or you have a loose ground cable to the bell housing of trans mission,or you have a defective neutral safety switch......please rate
SOURCE: I posted this a little bit ago but forgot to
check to make sure yu have 12v at the battery, once you do turn the ignition to start, if nothing, check the fuse and relays that control ignition, if all is good then the click sound is coming from the starter, have the solenoid replace.
SOURCE: Car has electrical - But no crank
Hello kenwell,
You can try the steps outlined in this article:
http://www.2carpros.com/first_things/car_will_not_crank.htm
Sounds like a bad starter motor or a faulty / intermittent Earth connection.
Try tapping the starter with a hammer or tyre lever while the starter is operated. If it works then it means that the brushes in the starter are worn out or the solenoid is not making proper contact to switch the high current required. Auto electricians will usually have exchange units available for replacement.
Also check all the battery power and earth leads where they connect to the Battery Terminals, Engine, Starter Motor and Body. If possible disconnect, clean thoroughly by removing any corrosion or paint that could cause a poor connection, and reconnect making sure all are tight.
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