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spacemonkey · 08-14-2020, 05:50 PM

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.

08-14-2020, 05:50 PM	#1
spacemonkey Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: California Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ignition/starting question 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.

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