87GT Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I bought a car off my buddy for real cheap. He was helping me out since he owns a lot of cars. It was sitting since Sept 07 at his house. We had to jump it 3 days ago with my saturn. We had the jumper cables on for less then 30 seconds and it started fine. For the last 2 days I was able to start it fine and drive it around with no problems. Last night it would not start. I waited until today and it won't start either. I turn the key all the way over and all I can hear is the fuel pump prime and the dash lights go on. It doesn't click or grind or anything. I jumped it with my saturn and let it sit connected for a few minutes and the same thing happens. Everything lights up but it won't even attempt to start. A day ago I got my cd player and amp installed in it. I was able to drive it home and around for a bit. I took the battery out and took it to Autozone. They said it was fine and I had them charge it for 30 minutes. I didn't have enough time today before work to put it back into my car. I am going to try it tonight but if the same thing happens what should I check next? Wiring to the starter or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 solinoid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 tap on the starter with something and see if it will start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 tap on the starter with something and see if it will start I like my 9 iron for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Check to see if you have control voltage to the starter, when you turn the key. If there is, its the starter (probably solenoid as stated). If not check the neutral safety switch next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Ya looks like it is the starter. Its too cold outside with no garage. My fingers almost fell off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I had that problem with my S10... turned out that the Starter Silinoid bolt backed out just enough that you had to wiggle it to give it contact.... grab a 7mm wrench, get under it and give it a few turns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 see if it has had the ignition relay installed you should see it screwed into the front support just above the radiator. the cars had problems with the ignitions and they put out a tsb or recall not sure which, but i have had to install it on 2 of my cavaliers. if you are really desperate for it to start get a screw driver or putty knife and use it to jump the starter and the car will fire right up. (make sure it's in neutral and the key is in the on position:)) oh and don't hold the key in the start position it could cause a fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 ^nice. had to do that 2 a budys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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