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TheImpalaKid · 06-29-2011, 08:24 AM

I'm a relatively new S13 owner, although I am in my fifties.

My car isn't starting. The battery is good, and the dash lights up appropriately when the key is on, but nothing happens. No clicks, nothing.

A friend crossed the terminals on the starter with a screwdriver, and you can hear the starter spinning then, but the engine doesn't turn or start.

He thinks it's the starter solenoid.

If I can get away with replacing the solenoid only, I'd rather do that.

Anyone have some ideas or suggestions? Thanks.

Sileighty_85 · 06-29-2011, 10:49 AM

sounds like ths starter solenoid.

try smacking the solenoid with a hammer while trying to start it

If that doesnt work check for a 12V signal on the solenoid

TheImpalaKid · 06-29-2011, 11:23 AM

We did try starting it while smacking the starter... nothing.

I'm going to try to get the starter off tomorrow night and then I can test it.

Thanks for the reply!

Mike

army240 · 06-29-2011, 08:40 PM

Look like the signal wire coming from the ignition switch doesn't receive voltage when you turn your key in the start position...

Check for voltage at the little rectangle terminal(single wire) that goes on the solenoid of the starter when you turn your key.

Frank

[email protected] · 06-29-2011, 08:47 PM

if its a 5 speed, check that the neutral safety switch is working properly. its on your clutch pedal.

Mishkin_707 · 06-30-2011, 10:34 PM

#1 check your fuses under the hood could just be that

#2 check your battery and make sure the cables are connected on the right terminal neg to neg and pos to pos.

My cousin put his battery in and connected the cables backwards (GM side terminal battery) everything would light up and when we went to start it all we heard was the starter solenoid spin, I noticed the terminals so we switched them and it started up

06-29-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
army240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Age: 36 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Look like the signal wire coming from the ignition switch doesn't receive voltage when you turn your key in the start position... Check for voltage at the little rectangle terminal(single wire) that goes on the solenoid of the starter when you turn your key. Frank __________________ Life is a beat to beat

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06-29-2011, 08:24 AM	#1
TheImpalaKid Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 Starting Problem I'm a relatively new S13 owner, although I am in my fifties. My car isn't starting. The battery is good, and the dash lights up appropriately when the key is on, but nothing happens. No clicks, nothing. A friend crossed the terminals on the starter with a screwdriver, and you can hear the starter spinning then, but the engine doesn't turn or start. He thinks it's the starter solenoid. If I can get away with replacing the solenoid only, I'd rather do that. Anyone have some ideas or suggestions? Thanks.

06-29-2011, 10:49 AM	#2
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	sounds like ths starter solenoid. try smacking the solenoid with a hammer while trying to start it If that doesnt work check for a 12V signal on the solenoid __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

06-29-2011, 11:23 AM	#3
TheImpalaKid Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We did try starting it while smacking the starter... nothing. I'm going to try to get the starter off tomorrow night and then I can test it. Thanks for the reply! Mike

06-29-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
[email protected] Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Zacatecas, Mx; Paramount, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 1,626 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	if its a 5 speed, check that the neutral safety switch is working properly. its on your clutch pedal.

06-30-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 39 Posts: 729 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	#1 check your fuses under the hood could just be that #2 check your battery and make sure the cables are connected on the right terminal neg to neg and pos to pos. My cousin put his battery in and connected the cables backwards (GM side terminal battery) everything would light up and when we went to start it all we heard was the starter solenoid spin, I noticed the terminals so we switched them and it started up