scofomo Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have a 96 legacy with 190K. For over a year now, it's been having trouble starting. Without rhyme or reason it will just click. Then if I talk nice to it, it will eventually turn over. Also, if I remember to park on a hill I can pop start it. In addition to this there have been some strange electrical issues. Occaisionally after it won't start my radio resets. A couple of times while driving, when I hit the breaks, the radio will die, no juice, but then come back on, even if I keep the break depressed. I replaced the battery and had the alternator tested, but still won't start consistently. I just talked to someone else with a 96 who has the same problem. Anyone heard of this before? My next plan is to do plugs and wires and then take out the starter and have that tested, but living in Portland I have to wait for a dry day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I have a 96 legacy with 190K. For over a year now, it's been having trouble starting. Without rhyme or reason it will just click. Then if I talk nice to it, it will eventually turn over. Also, if I remember to park on a hill I can pop start it. In addition to this there have been some strange electrical issues. Occaisionally after it won't start my radio resets. A couple of times while driving, when I hit the breaks, the radio will die, no juice, but then come back on, even if I keep the break depressed. I replaced the battery and had the alternator tested, but still won't start consistently. I just talked to someone else with a 96 who has the same problem. Anyone heard of this before? My next plan is to do plugs and wires and then take out the starter and have that tested, but living in Portland I have to wait for a dry day. I'd suggest the issue is most likely starter solenoid contacts. As for your radio dying during braking, probably a separate issue. Sounds like poor radio contacts too then. The connector behind it might be jiggling while breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathans29 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I've been having the same problem w/ my 97 OB. I ended up replacing the solenoid contacts & it got worse so I figured it must be the starter possibly a bad connection throught there. I got another starter & I thought I was good but now (2 weeks later) it did it again just like you said a clik. I figured that clik is the solenoid contacts getting closed but no start. The battery is ruled out since when it does work it cranks right up, no hesitation. Alternator is fine I'm measuring 14.2V with engine running. So I'm running out of ideas. It maybe related to the rain as it was out in the rain today. I do not have any other electical problems. Would the alarm have anything to do w/ it? But if the solenoid closes then there is nothing else in the way from what I know. Previous starter was not working when hot, after the engine was running for a while & I thought for sure it was the solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Run a jumper wire or a remote starter switch to the solenoid energizeing contact to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathans29 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 If the solenoid can be bypasses that should do it. It would prove the problem is getting B+ to the starter, if it starts OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scofomo Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 I replaced the solenoid contacts yesterday. Only $10 and it seems to have done the trick. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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