Sr20 help**New starter, still takes a few key turns to start

[Zbythegods]

Ladies and Gents,

I recently replaced my starter because the obvious...it took quite a few turns of the key to start the car. I did the typical thing most people would do and just replaced the starter. Come to find out it wasn't the starter because it still has the issue. When I turn the key there is no response except for the relay noise. Eventually it will start of I turn the key enough times. Could the relay be bad or is there something else that may be holding me back like the ignition? Any help is appreciated, I start a new job on Monday and would cry if this held me back. Thanks.

[ultimateirving]

You relocated battery to the trunk? If so it's a pretty common issue

[Zbythegods]

Nope, battery is in stock location. =/

[OnTheChip]

Is the battery in good shape and are the battery terminals clean?

[sil14zenki]

also check your grounds... i was having a similar issue and it was my main ground that was loose.

[s&tcustoms]

Check the thin signal wire going to your starter solenoid

[Zbythegods]

Ok I'll check these out today thanks guys.

Battery connection is solid. I've noticed the car is more likely to start if i press the clutch in all the way three times and then start. Maybe it's the clutch button thingy =o

[h240]

Did you figure out the problem? I'm having the same issue. It takes any where's from 5-20 turns just to get the car to start. Every turn is just a click. I got my starter check at autozone and it passed? Battery is relocated so maybe it's my ground??

[ultimateirving]

@h240

It recently has been happening to me,(last 3-4 months now) and i believe it is ground/amperage related. The starter takes a lot of CCA to turn over and even with extra grounding im thinking my battery might be dying or i need larger gauge + wire..
Not my daily driver so its not that annoying to me but I do want to chase it down.

[Mr.Doback]

So perhaps we can get a better idea of what is going on....when you put the clutch in and attempt to start the car...nothing happens? No cranking whatsoever?

Few things to begin with.

A. Have a friend check voltage at starter when you turn the key to start. No power immediately means you have an issue with wiring between starter/battery/ignition switch or a bad ignition switch.

B. By hitting clutch 3 times...is your clutch safety switch still in use? For testing purposes, take the plug off the switch and put a paper clip in to rule out that isn't the problem.

My bet is on the ignition switch.

[h240]

ok so let my give full details. When my car chooses not to start i turn the igntion to start and the power from the radio ,cluster all turn off but when i release the power to everything returns. It just makes one "click" , then lost of power. like i said it takes any where from 2 -30 key turns to get it to start.
-replace the ignition switch
-starter has been tested
-Battery is relocated in trunk of hb and grounded to the center where spare tire goes.
-not the starter relay, thats bypassed.
-idk what else to test or look for a ground im stumped. like i said its so random when it doesn't want to start

[e1_griego]

Did you try bypassing the clutch switch or interlock relay?

[h240]

Did you try bypassing the clutch switch or interlock relay?

yea i did that, its the blue switch inside the engine bay by the passenger fender , right? if so yes no need for the clutch.