Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.59.128) on November 17, 1999 at 23:12:02:
In Reply to: Mav won't start for the first time ever... posted by Tim on November 17, 1999 at 23:00:56:
Jump the Battery terminal to the starter terminal with a jumper wire. (Be sure it is not in gear) If it turns over suspect solenoid. Check battery voltage while turning over, if it drops real low then suspect battery or starter. If it only "clicks" once, and jumping the solenoid doesn't work, get someone under the car with a hammer. Turn the key to start (when it clicks) and hold it at start. bang on the starter with a hammer. if it starts, replace the starter motor. This sounds crude but is absolutely the best way to check a starter motor. The starter gets dirty or worn and it won't turn over without a good whack. Good luck, hope this helps. -CP
: I'm pretty damn frustrated at the moment. Old Faithful has decided not to start. My daily-driver Mav, which has never failed me since I've owned it and was just sold and to be delivered this weekend, won't turn over. I had to jump my truck with it earlier and I had it running while I did it. When I was done I shut the Mav off and when I went to move it later, nothing, not even clicking. I tested the battery and it reads 12.67 volts. When I hook it up to a charger or try to jump it, it makes a clicking noise like there is a loose connection. Checked all connections, all good. Tested the battery with two different voltmeters, both the same. The only thing I can think of is maybe the starter relay or possibly even the control module, but when the control module goes you usually don't even get a clicking noise, do you? Anyway, just thought I'd get some more opinions before I start buying parts. Thanks in advance. Tim