Jprice90 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Sometimes, not all the time, my car will run fine until i shut it off, get back in, turn the key, and nothing. Just a click from what sounds like the fuse box from under the hood. It happened the other day when I was going to work. After some time, it eventually started. Anybody have/had this problem? Or know what I should wanna check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchill07 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I've had trouble similar to that with only hearing a click and not starting. My vats key system was not sensing properly it was dirty, I sprayed some electric parts cleaner in the ignition key tumbler and never had another problem. It would sometimes take 2 and 3 times to get it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Could be: - Starter - Battery connection loose - Positive post nut loose - VATS as described above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 i've had the issue before.... was the VATS system or it's starter disable relay, i don't remember which. i bypass both at the same time, no more issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72cuttysupreme Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Sounds to me like the starter relay is worn out. I had the same problem with a Mitsubishi 3000GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Is your "security" light on in the cluster? I'm also betting it is a VATS issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitchin Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I've had issues with what I've presumed was the security system - vehicle did not even attempt to crank but was fine 5 minutes later(has happened a handful of times over the years). The clicking is more commonly a bad starter, weak or failing alternator/battery(jump start will get the car running but it probably wouldn't start on it's own the next time), or bad power/ground. If the starter is seized up, you can have someone tap on it with a hammer to get it to break free. This will at least get you home/to the shop if it leaves you stranded, but won't fix the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaPrix Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 My car has been doing this for three years now, replaced starter, alt tested fine, I bypassed the VATS and still had trouble. After enabling it I've rarely had VATS issues, where I have to relearn/reset it. Gonna try all listed here, its really annoying. Its never not started though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Perhaps your ignition switch might be another culprit. It has a number of wires going to it and if one of the connections is flaky, I could see it causing something like this. Electronics are FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redgrandprix Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 i had the same issue with my 94 and i figured it was the vats because it would fire right up after waiting a bit, i think i was just putting the key in and turning too quickly for the car to properly read the chip, so maybe try putting the key in and waiting a few seconds before you try to turn it on, i think this helped a little bit when i had issues but it didn't fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jprice90 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I never noticed the security light coming on after it starts. I have seen it last week, for a little bit, then it went away. But it has popped up in the past. I also just dont put the key in and turn it right away, I wait a few seconds also to get the fuel running. could very well be part of a security problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS009 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've been battling this issue in my 94 ever since I got it. -vats has been bypassed -new starter -upgraded battery/alternator wiring On my car I've settled on the ignition switch being the culprit. I just haven't had the time/money to fix it. The only other thing it could be would be the park/neutral switch in my case, however I feel like it is less likely to be the problem. I would put my money on the ignition switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topless94style2 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I had this issue for a long time as well. Positive post nut wouldn't make a solid connection causing these problems no matter how hard I got it tightened.. Try replacing the nut, haven't had problems since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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