19Cutlass94 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Posted August 27, 2011 Hey guys, for the past two days Ive been trying to figure out whats been going on with the car. The starter clicks and thats it. As soon as you turn the key to start, I only have ~5v to the starter. Ive checked the ignition switch, ohm tested it, turned out good. Tested the neutral safety switch and it ohm tested ok. Ive been checking resistance in the whole circuit, and I cannot find where the voltage is dropping. The starter is brand new, and if jumped, it turns the motor over. Sometimes by turning the key to start several times in a row, it might catch and start, but thats rare. I checked the theift deterant system, and thats fine. Any ideas guys? Im out of em, and really really need help as the car has been down for over a week now. Quote
ron350 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Posted August 27, 2011 So far so good now check the same test points with a test light? The teat light will put a load on the circuit and hopefully show where the voltage is dropping. Good luck. Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 I think I might have found the issue, but not sure yet. Have to wait till next weekend now. Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Posted August 30, 2011 Well I ohm tested the fuseable links, and one has .4ohm goign to the alt and the other was 2-3ohms going to the fuseblock. But I also need to find out why Im killing alternators. This one that Ill be putting in is like the 3 in a few months. Maybe they just dont like 6Krpm?! Quote
thikstik Posted September 9, 2011 Report Posted September 9, 2011 I wouldnt worry about that small amount of resistance. So you have 5 volts at the solenoid trigger wire, correct? Try disconnecting the wire and measuring then (ign swithc ON). If its 12v then, it is solenoid Id think. OR, may be loose brushes in starter...thats what my 235k mile starter had. $0.00 to fix! And Ive seen it on a few other W bodies. Quote
Blitzkreig75 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Posted September 24, 2011 I have this exact issue with my 94 Supreme. Has done this for several years. Three different starters and two batteries later no change. Removed the alarm, VATS has been disabled, (the resistor thingy), even replaced main hot/grounds between the battery, it's ground, and between the battery and starter. You say yours "... might catch and start, but that's rare". Mine does this exact behavior with supreme, (yes, pun if you will), inconsistency. May do it for a week, (two clicks and start), or may not do it for a month, then on and off in another week, only to not do it again for weeks on end. If someone knows this cause please enlighten us!!! EDIT: I, too, have replaced the alternator twice in three years. Mind you, I only drive about 3k miles a year. Quote
GaPrix Posted September 24, 2011 Report Posted September 24, 2011 I think i'm having the same issue. Everyday, it clicks once, turn key...click....turn key...click...etc...then it'll start. It might take 7 tries. I've replaced the starter/solenoid a couple of times, had them tested by multiples shops, had the alt and battery tested several times, even when I changed battery this still went on. Quote
Highmilagecutlass Posted November 12, 2011 Report Posted November 12, 2011 me too...im thinking about swapping the starter..and i'm on my second alternator Quote
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