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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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we took mine off and ran a ground and positive to it and it sounds great so we put it back on the car then we tried to start it again it started up twice i went to the store then it wouldnt start again it dosent make anynoise but one little click when i turn the key
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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replace it, sounds like its starting to fail is the solenoid mounted to the starter, it could be going too?
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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make sure your battery cables have no corrosion on them
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Sounds igntion power related or ground ..

My RX7 did teh same thing . I had to turn the key 5-6 times before it would start sometimes ...
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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i think its the soloniod when we tap on it kinda hard it will start right up
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by philly blunt
i think its the soloniod when we tap on it kinda hard it will start right up
yep solenoid is going bad. just replace it and you'll be fine
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by Boostin97SE-R
yep solenoid is going bad. just replace it and you'll be fine
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ps i hope you washed your car after that pic in your sig
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Originally posted by philly blunt
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ps i hope you washed your car after that pic in your sig
cars clean, the wheels were just dirty that day, but the tail lights stay fairly clean so you can enjoy seeing them fade into the distance
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by Boostin97SE-R
cars clean, the wheels were just dirty that day, but the tail lights stay fairly clean so you can enjoy seeing them fade into the distance
i meant the saltwater jackass lol
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Originally posted by philly blunt
i meant the saltwater jackass lol
I dont think 1 trip on sand is going to ruin the car. ill let you know if i start seeing rust through the fiberglass.
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