starting issue

snwbrdrbum10 · 03-28-2006, 11:34 PM

ok, so i started my car this morning and worked fine. I then proceeded to wash and wax my car(2-3 hr spring time style) and then i tried to start up the car again. This time it didnt want to catch, it was turning over, but not starting. I looked underneath, and saw a leak of some fluid by the tranny, so i got a paper towel to see what color. Clear. and scentless, so i'm supposing that it's just water from when i was washing the car, I finally got it to start, and ran it about 40 miles. I stopped, turned it off, and it kinda wanted to not start again. I have no dash lights on, and i was wondering if you all have any opinions about what could be up.

DustenT · 03-28-2006, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snwbrdrbum10

ok, so i started my car this morning and worked fine. I then proceeded to wash and wax my car(2-3 hr spring time style) and then i tried to start up the car again. This time it didnt want to catch, it was turning over, but not starting. I looked underneath, and saw a leak of some fluid by the tranny, so i got a paper towel to see what color. Clear. and scentless, so i'm supposing that it's just water from when i was washing the car, I finally got it to start, and ran it about 40 miles. I stopped, turned it off, and it kinda wanted to not start again. I have no dash lights on, and i was wondering if you all have any opinions about what could be up.

Did your air filter get wet?

snwbrdrbum10 · 03-28-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DustenT

Did your air filter get wet?

dont believe so

aceyx · 03-29-2006, 01:04 AM

Pull the plugs and check the color. If it's cranking then it's either a spark / fuel problem.

Try giving it a bit of gas too. If that fixes the problem, it's carbon deposits. A nice "spirited" drive or some highway miles should clear that up enough.

adempster1 · 03-29-2006, 01:08 AM

I had a similar problem like two months ago, the same symptoms, it ended up being the starter solenoid, (hope I spelled it right) I I ordered one from parts train for $175.00 and installed it and it was not a good fit. I drove the car with it for 5 days wile I had the OE starter rebuilt for $75.00 at a Philadelphia local place. I re inserted the OE starter and all my problems are gone.

aceyx · 03-29-2006, 04:01 PM

A bad starter solenoid won't crank the starter at all.

L84THSKY · 03-29-2006, 04:51 PM

Hey, we both agree on something........

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceyx

A bad starter solenoid won't crank the starter at all.

aceyx · 03-29-2006, 06:11 PM

I don't think we disagree very often, but more often agree for different reasons.

.	Powered by site supporters vBulletin Version 3.8.8 Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Copyright ©1999 - 2024, 318ti.org © vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2 [page compression: 92.43 k/109.67 k (15.72%)]
318ti.org does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information or products discussed.