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Car Forum / Mitsubishi Cars / August 2007

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1996 Carisma starting problems

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postman@spuunup.org - 08 Aug 2007 16:27 GMT
Hi everyone,

I've got a 1996 Carisma 1.8, which normally runs without problems.
However, on two occasions in the last couple of months I've had
trouble starting it. On those occasions when I tried to start the car,
the ignition lights came on but the starter motor failed to turn at
all. I tried turning it over a few times but with the same result,
then left it for about 20 minutes. I then tried starting it again and
it worked - the starter motor turned and the engine started.

Any idea what might be the cause?

Thanks,

Hajo
Bob Shuman - 08 Aug 2007 23:40 GMT
I'd suspect either corroded battery cable connections/wires, a bad battery,
bad ignition switch, starter relay, a loose connection at the starter, or
probably most likely, defective starter solenoid contacts.

Bob

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GK - 10 Aug 2007 13:50 GMT
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I have had a similar problem with a 92 Eclipse. It turned out to be that
the starter itself had worked itself loose. The rear portion of the
starter had loosened up relative to the rest of it. I had already
purchased a replacement starter, so that did the trick, but see if you
can jiggle the starter at all.

GK
 
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