Starter problems

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

When I try to start my car, I can hear the starter spinning, but it doesnt start the car, it usually takes about 3-5 times of cranking untill it acually will start. What causes this? How can I fix it?

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[DubbDesigns 10+ year member]

When I try to start my car, I can hear the starter spinning, but it doesnt start the car, it usually takes about 3-5 times of cranking untill it acually will start. What causes this? How can I fix it?

could be bad solenoid, replace teh solenoid, or get starter rebuilt. And if it gets bad to where it wont start, you can tap it with a metallic object, and it will start when you turn teh key. But it will only last so long after doing that long, it's good for about 30 starts when you tap.

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

Dang, approx how much is a new solenoid? I have like no money right now.

 

[DubbDesigns 10+ year member]

well, it would probably be easier to go to a junk yard and get a whole new starter. I picked up a starter for my altima that was used, for like $35. It still working after like 400 starts, works better than my old one.

The price depends on the car. If you want to buy a new starter it's like $150. Iam not sure if you can buy just the solenoid, but I would say it 's possible, and probably the most expensive part of the starter. Your best bet would be to go to a junkyard and get one pretty cheap.

 

[Cobra Commander 10+ year member]

Try banging the starter with a hammer. Just lite-ly tap it. It may be a stuck solenoid.

 

[DubbDesigns 10+ year member]

Try banging the starter with a hammer. Just lite-ly tap it. It may be a stuck solenoid.

Thats what me and I think someone else suggested. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif