Starts when it wants to?..

[AlexSR]

My car (KA) starts only at "cold" starts..It'll start right up first try, then when I let it run for a bit, and turn it off and try to start it right after, all I hear is a single click from the relay under the dash.

What could be the problem, Just something as simple as the starter needs to be replaced?


-Thanks.

[Vernal]

check for voltage at the starter when its hot :)

[AlexSR]

while running?

[Vernal]

while cranking to make sure you still have 12v to the starter motor

[AlexSR]

good idea..

[jakez]

all you have to do is replace the ignition electrical switch. Mine went out n sometimes it would start First try or not at all and would play like its getting stuck or low voltage and then stuck. http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=2402092&imageurl=http%3A//info.rockauto.com/OriginalEngineManagement/IS16-1.jpg

[racepar1]

all you have to do is replace the ignition electrical switch. Mine went out n sometimes it would start First try or not at all and would play like its getting stuck or low voltage and then stuck. http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=2402092&imageurl=http%3A//info.rockauto.com/OriginalEngineManagement/IS16-1.jpg


What this guy said^^^

9 out of 10 times someone complains of an intermittent no-crank it's the switch.

[SilviaSXT]

Sounds like it's the ignition switch, but check your battery terminals to make sure there's no corrosion. I was having the same problem and it ended being a barely noticeable light film of corrosion!