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hmooblis · 04-06-2005, 01:51 AM

just bought the car and have this problem, changed the battery and the headlights work so it can't be the battery could it? usually on the first start up(aliitle lag) it starts and maybe the 2nd-3rd in a row but on the 4th or so the car won't start. i exprienited this because i got stuck at the gas station, after trying for the 10th start, i waited at the gas station for about 10 minutes and retried and the car started. i though nothing of it but it happened again so i don't want this to happen again. any suggestions?

ultraDorksGarage · 04-06-2005, 02:14 AM

it could be anything... especially if u r trying to start the car 6 times in a row without letting alternator charge, lol.

anyways, i was j/k above, info on ur car would be good. sr swap? year, motor, was car giving prob only when hot? etc etc

idlafie · 04-06-2005, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hmooblis

just bought the car and have this problem, changed the battery and the headlights work so it can't be the battery could it? usually on the first start up(aliitle lag) it starts and maybe the 2nd-3rd in a row but on the 4th or so the car won't start. i exprienited this because i got stuck at the gas station, after trying for the 10th start, i waited at the gas station for about 10 minutes and retried and the car started. i though nothing of it but it happened again so i don't want this to happen again. any suggestions?

Check your ignition switch...specifically the START position on the switch. You'll need a multi-meter/voltmeter to check it. Ignition switches are known to go out on 240's.
ID

the head · 04-06-2005, 08:12 AM

is it not firing or not turning over?

ultraDorksGarage · 04-06-2005, 02:38 PM

yeah, head is right...again.... if the car is turning over than i doubt its ur ign switch.

if car wont start only when hot try this for a quick diagnosis. when its hot and wont start, pull 2 injector plugs out and try to start. if car starts/stumbles better than before (of course after it stumbles/starts it will run crappy, but if it gets that far u have gained some knowledge about ur problem)ur motor is flooding.

hmooblis · 04-06-2005, 04:04 PM

thanks for the help. its a stock 89. this happens when it cold or hot. you can hear the little click sound when trying to start it. could it be the starter or alterator? i think i have leaky injectors because i can sense gas every now and then and have poor gas mileage. garage: if it is that, what is it flooding of?

hmooblis · 04-06-2005, 07:32 PM

any suggestions? would a diagnostic test at a shop work?

ultraDorksGarage · 04-06-2005, 07:33 PM

flooding during only during hot is limp home scenario... sounds more like u got low voltage problems or high amperage draw problem. voltage = batt or alt or belt. amp = starter, other= ground or 12vline

load tester on the batt would help u diagnose, also a voltmeter to check if alternator is charging, lines/grounds are good etc.

and im taking it u dont have a clamp/field type amp meter so if all else checks out id take it to parts house to get starter checked.

hmooblis · 04-30-2005, 02:01 AM

sorry to bring this up again but had any one have this happening: 1-2 lag second on start up(cranking/generating), time doesn't come on for 2-3 second, dim for first second then turns on like it is rejuvenated- everytime i open the door the time turns off and resets.

hmooblis · 04-30-2005, 01:32 PM

any suggestions anyone?

04-06-2005, 01:51 AM	#1
hmooblis Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sac Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	trouble restarting car just bought the car and have this problem, changed the battery and the headlights work so it can't be the battery could it? usually on the first start up(aliitle lag) it starts and maybe the 2nd-3rd in a row but on the 4th or so the car won't start. i exprienited this because i got stuck at the gas station, after trying for the 10th start, i waited at the gas station for about 10 minutes and retried and the car started. i though nothing of it but it happened again so i don't want this to happen again. any suggestions?

04-06-2005, 08:12 AM	#4
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04-06-2005, 02:14 AM	#2
ultraDorksGarage Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it could be anything... especially if u r trying to start the car 6 times in a row without letting alternator charge, lol. anyways, i was j/k above, info on ur car would be good. sr swap? year, motor, was car giving prob only when hot? etc etc

04-06-2005, 02:38 PM	#5
ultraDorksGarage Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, head is right...again.... if the car is turning over than i doubt its ur ign switch. if car wont start only when hot try this for a quick diagnosis. when its hot and wont start, pull 2 injector plugs out and try to start. if car starts/stumbles better than before (of course after it stumbles/starts it will run crappy, but if it gets that far u have gained some knowledge about ur problem)ur motor is flooding.

04-06-2005, 04:04 PM	#6
hmooblis Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sac Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the help. its a stock 89. this happens when it cold or hot. you can hear the little click sound when trying to start it. could it be the starter or alterator? i think i have leaky injectors because i can sense gas every now and then and have poor gas mileage. garage: if it is that, what is it flooding of?

04-06-2005, 07:32 PM	#7
hmooblis Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sac Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any suggestions? would a diagnostic test at a shop work?

04-06-2005, 07:33 PM	#8
ultraDorksGarage Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	flooding during only during hot is limp home scenario... sounds more like u got low voltage problems or high amperage draw problem. voltage = batt or alt or belt. amp = starter, other= ground or 12vline load tester on the batt would help u diagnose, also a voltmeter to check if alternator is charging, lines/grounds are good etc. and im taking it u dont have a clamp/field type amp meter so if all else checks out id take it to parts house to get starter checked.

04-30-2005, 02:01 AM	#9
hmooblis Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sac Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry to bring this up again but had any one have this happening: 1-2 lag second on start up(cranking/generating), time doesn't come on for 2-3 second, dim for first second then turns on like it is rejuvenated- everytime i open the door the time turns off and resets.

04-30-2005, 01:32 PM	#10
hmooblis Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sac Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any suggestions anyone?