Sorry for the confusion. I can hear the starter keep spinning, then after a while it kicks the engine on. I guess the weird thing is it only does it when the car sits for long periods of time.
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Sorry for the confusion. I can hear the starter keep spinning, then after a while it kicks the engine on. I guess the weird thing is it only does it when the car sits for long periods of time.
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Sounds like it could be a starter problem, like the solenoid is not engaging all the way when the vehicle sits.. I'm sure someone else will chime in here soon with other ideas as well.
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i experienced that before, but after i replace my battery it just works fine.
it was something like there wasn't enough power or whatever to turn the engine on.
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I'm going to assume that you have a new battery now.
Pull that starter and have it bench tested at an AutoZone or Advance Auto for free. If they don't find a problem (watch them closely, or they WILL find a problem), re-install the starter. A lot of times it's just a matter of a loose wire (hot or ground). Removing and re-installing the starter (properly cleaning contacts for the wiring while you're at it) will cure your troubles.
...or you could just whack it with a hammer.
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Sounds like the Bendix gear assembly is corroded and not always extending to contact the flywheel. There is also current drop occuring when the vehicle sitd (depending what accessories have been added) that causes the starter not to spin fast enough to extend the Bendix. You can literally hear the difference when replacing an old stock bettery with a new, higher capacity one (like an Optima) that the starter spins over faster and the engine starts quicker.
Check all your battery terminals and remove the starter so you can clean the bendix and relube it - probably has some rust on it. Bew sure to post your final results.
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Also, just because the battery is "new" doesn't mean it is good. Especially if it is from a place such as Auto Zone/Checkers etc. I have bought several parts including batteries from these places in the past that were bad.
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I purchased a new Diehard Gold. I thought those were decent batteries. I will definitely get the starter looked at then.
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