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Car starts when it wants to...
« on: March 03, 2008, 05:54:01 PM »

This started happen to me when i had the 2.5 in...and now is happening again Angry


Basically i turn the key, and nothing ...

-I can hear the fuel pump running and other relays clicking... the radio, window and everything else works.
-Battery is charged
-I have check the ASD relay and it is fine
-starter is fine, when it starts it has no problems
- tried a different Dist. and still has this problem


Only thing i can think of is:

- i have a remote started installed on i remember the installer saying that it might wear out the iginition switch, is that possible?

-some time i will turn the key back and forth until it starts, but doesnt work anymore




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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2008, 06:54:18 PM »

Is the starter engaging?  Certain security systems have a Starter Relay and they die out and causes your starter to not engage.
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2008, 06:59:29 PM »

i have a compustar system...the thing is smarter then me.

from what i can tell there is no power to the engine...the starter does nothing.

i have put it into "valet mode" (doing a key dance) because my fob is junk, doesnt respond to the car. by doing this it should disarm my system, right?


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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2008, 07:09:20 PM »

Should.....

But even in Valet mode if the relay is burnt out, it can't engage the starter.

Turn the key to the on position, and then "jump" the starter.  If the car starts, then you know that the security system is excrement.
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2008, 07:12:48 PM »

okay, i have never "jumped" a starter... what do i do? will it wreck it?


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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2008, 07:20:39 PM »

I'm assuming you mean use a screwdriver to touch the poles on the starter?
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2008, 07:24:22 PM »

am going to beat my car with a tack hammer...lol Shocked


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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2008, 07:38:58 PM »

I'm with you on that one! I got my sebring for a better DD, and I have only been able to drive it 30 miles at the most. I'm thinking about just fixing my truck.
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2008, 07:52:30 PM »

Run a wire from the positive battery terminal to the switch power.

I don't know what color the wire is on the 3.5 but on the 2.0 it's Black/Red
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2008, 07:54:48 PM »

OH also do you have a Multi-Meter?  Before jumping at all, check to see if you have power throughout the starter.  The BIG wire going into it (I'm speaking as though it's the 2.0 since that's what I have) is the main power for it, see if you're getter 12v through there, and then check the switch wire (you'll need someone to turn the key while you're down there testing it.)
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2008, 07:58:08 PM »

okay, will do... thank you.

if am getting no power, then i hit the compustar remote starter with a tack hammer...j/k



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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2008, 07:59:37 PM »

Give a call if you need more help!
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2008, 08:23:57 PM »

yup, suspension and electronics are not my thing. i probably will. when am home next i will give you a call
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2008, 08:39:20 PM »

I'm off every sunday and monday!  I"ll be off tomorrow too if you get anxious.
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Re: Car starts when it wants to...
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2008, 04:21:50 AM »

Check the wire at the start and see if it is getting power when you turn the key.

The thick wire should have battery voltage all the time.

The smaller wire should ONLY have power when you turn the key all the way forward.
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