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blackcoupe · 08-12-2008, 07:36 PM

Lately I've been having start up issues. Here is the thing that confuses me, it starts when it wants to. There are time where it'll start perfectly fine then later in the day I'll have to sit a few minutes and then try again and it'll start up fine.

this is a s14 SR in an S13. When it doesnt start all auxilary, interior stuff work fine including headlights.

First things first I checked the starter, took it off and the thing looks damn new. I took it too Kragen to get it checked out. Starter and Solenoid checked out fine and passed.

My battery also checks out fine and passes the kragen test.

So I assume its the ignition switch. I check it and its fine.

I played with it with a screw driver so I know its not getting stuck, and I was still able to replicate the problem of not starting.

I've tried adding more grounds - it helped with a stronger startup, but the problem is still there when it happens.

Can this be a wiring issue? I figure a wiring issue would render the car unable to start up all the time and not whenever it wants to.

I've heard of jumpin the relay, but isn't this for cars that use to be automatic? my car was manual for as long as I can remember.

any suggestions and help pleaseeee. I can still drive it on a daily basis, but this problem is annoying as hell!

thaaaaaanks.

dakine240 · 08-12-2008, 09:34 PM

check your starter relay

JRas · 08-13-2008, 01:34 AM

yep, I'm guessing it's a relay

do you get any noises when you try to start it?

blackcoupe · 08-13-2008, 10:22 AM

I believe it has something to do with the clutch switch. I was able to replicate the issue. While tryin to crank, kicking the clutch a few times would enable the car to start back up.

buckaroo · 08-13-2008, 10:27 AM

i had a simliar problem, but i replaced the starter, battery, and ig swtcih.

I got fedup enough that I just decided to feed wires directly to the starter and i bought a momentary toggle switch at advance auto and i just start using that now. Im not sure if that could work for you but its worth a try and is under 20bucks

koukimonster139 · 08-13-2008, 10:28 AM

my s14 sr did that after initial startup, like the first week, then it stopped

i dunno

08-12-2008, 07:36 PM	#1
blackcoupe Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Neverland Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HELP! start up issue. Lately I've been having start up issues. Here is the thing that confuses me, it starts when it wants to. There are time where it'll start perfectly fine then later in the day I'll have to sit a few minutes and then try again and it'll start up fine. this is a s14 SR in an S13. When it doesnt start all auxilary, interior stuff work fine including headlights. First things first I checked the starter, took it off and the thing looks damn new. I took it too Kragen to get it checked out. Starter and Solenoid checked out fine and passed. My battery also checks out fine and passes the kragen test. So I assume its the ignition switch. I check it and its fine. I played with it with a screw driver so I know its not getting stuck, and I was still able to replicate the problem of not starting. I've tried adding more grounds - it helped with a stronger startup, but the problem is still there when it happens. Can this be a wiring issue? I figure a wiring issue would render the car unable to start up all the time and not whenever it wants to. I've heard of jumpin the relay, but isn't this for cars that use to be automatic? my car was manual for as long as I can remember. any suggestions and help pleaseeee. I can still drive it on a daily basis, but this problem is annoying as hell! thaaaaaanks.

08-13-2008, 01:34 AM	#3
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 35 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yep, I'm guessing it's a relay do you get any noises when you try to start it? __________________

08-13-2008, 10:28 AM	#6
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 37 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my s14 sr did that after initial startup, like the first week, then it stopped i dunno __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

08-12-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
dakine240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check your starter relay

08-13-2008, 10:22 AM	#4
blackcoupe Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Neverland Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe it has something to do with the clutch switch. I was able to replicate the issue. While tryin to crank, kicking the clutch a few times would enable the car to start back up.

08-13-2008, 10:27 AM	#5
buckaroo Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CO Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i had a simliar problem, but i replaced the starter, battery, and ig swtcih. I got fedup enough that I just decided to feed wires directly to the starter and i bought a momentary toggle switch at advance auto and i just start using that now. Im not sure if that could work for you but its worth a try and is under 20bucks