Ignition/starting question

[spacemonkey]

Greetings!

My S13 (SR20DET blacktop) only starts about once in every 5 times the key is turned. 4 out of 5 times the engine doesn't crank, starter motor doesn't make noise, only the dashboard lights light up. I suspect it's an electrical problem. Battery is pretty new (12.6V when car is off) and the negative terminal has a good ground connection to chassis.

Any tips on how to troubleshoot this problem? Should I check continuity/resistance from battery to starter motor or something else?

Thanks.

[zombiewolf513]

Hi, welcome Californian.

Dont mean to be rude but this topic was covered a few times this past few weeks. Please try to use the search features first, and if youre still having trouble try posting in the small questions thread. Youll get help, just have to ask the right way around these parts ;)

[S14rebuild]

https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=532020

[spacemonkey]

will do, thanks