1996 Del Sol wont turn over when trying to start

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zenux3232 - 07 Feb 2007 05:26 GMT

I tried to start my car and it didn’t even turn over. I replaced the
battery, had the alternator and starter checked, and checked all of my
fuses. Still couldn’t get it to crank at all. My lights worked when I
placed the key to the on position but that was it. It just wouldn’t
turn over. Any ideas would be grateful!!!!!

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Jim Yanik - 07 Feb 2007 17:57 GMT

> I tried to start my car and it didn’t even turn over. I replaced the
> battery, had the alternator and starter checked, and checked all of my
> fuses. Still couldn’t get it to crank at all. My lights worked when I
> placed the key to the on position but that was it. It just wouldn’t
> turn over. Any ideas would be grateful!!!!!

possible bad ignition switch?

or possible bad starter solenoid.

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motsco_ - 07 Feb 2007 20:32 GMT

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Just tap the starter with a hammer and it will start. When the brushes
get worn down (or commutator is burnt) the solenoid can't get a ground
so it won't even make a big CLICK. Once you get it going, plan to get
the starter overhauled with new brushes or swapped.

Guessing your DelSol has high mileage?

'Curly'

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Jim Yanik - 07 Feb 2007 23:59 GMT

>> I tried to start my car and it didn’t even turn over. I replaced the
>> battery, had the alternator and starter checked, and checked all of my
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> 'Curly'

the solenoid contacts can also erode and not make contact,thus a click but
no crank.

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motsco_ - 08 Feb 2007 04:26 GMT

>>> I tried to start my car and it didn’t even turn over. I replaced the
>>> battery, had the alternator and starter checked, and checked all of my
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> the solenoid contacts can also erode and not make contact,thus a click but
> no crank.

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Yes, good point for diagnostic purposes.

'Curly'

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Grumpy AuContraire - 08 Feb 2007 16:33 GMT

>>>> I tried to start my car and it didn’t even turn over. I replaced the
>>>> battery, had the alternator and starter checked, and checked all of my
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>
> 'Curly'

I had a '76 Civic where I whacked the starter with a jack handle for
nearly a year before I broke down and had the thing rebuilt... <G>

JT

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