Starter motor issue

jt-1994 · 03-07-2015, 07:36 PM

Hey guys I have a weird issue going on with my car... when I turn the key to start the engine there is a few second delay before it starts cranking and sometimes it doesn't even crank... battery is fine, any ideas?

**Jastel** · 03-07-2015, 07:59 PM

Push the key in harder or jiggle it around...does it start better?
Sounds like the key switch is going or dirty.

jt-1994 · 03-07-2015, 08:56 PM

i tried that already but made no difference....plus i can hear the relay clicking everytime i turn the key so it makes me lean more towards the starter itself having burnt brushes or sticky solenoid which is stoping it from working

Spurious · 03-07-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jt-1994

i tried that already but made no difference....plus i can hear the relay clicking everytime i turn the key so it makes me lean more towards the starter itself having burnt brushes or sticky solenoid which is stoping it from working

I think you've answered your own question.
Ignition switches can wear out, but rarely. If relay is clicking then ignition is good. More likely stuffed starter.

jt-1994 · 04-07-2015, 09:05 PM

Found the issue, it was just a relay thanks for everyone's help