kemmer Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Here's what the car is doing... If you start the car and drive it, even for a short distance, when you try to start it again it won't start. It doesn't turn over or anything. After it sits for a couple of hours it will start again with no problems. Has anyone experienced something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Start with the simple stuff, clean and tight battery terminals. Sounds like the starter soleniod is hanging up. Most Auto parts places will check your charging system for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Starter Solenoid contacts Borderline alt Bad battery connections. Bad battery cable. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemmer Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I changed the battery terminals. My wife took it in to a shop while I was out of town, they charged her 60 bucks to tell her that everything looked ok besides the terminals and that the starter was making a funny sound. I wondered if maybe it was the starter solenoid, where is it located? I either didn't recognize it or couldn't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 It's part of the starter. 14 mm bolt on the top, 17mm nut on the bottom, 12 mm nut on the positive battery lead and the connector on the back. Hit the local yard and get a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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