Originally Posted by
302GTS
Small update, went to start the car leaving for work today, and it made the sound - so it doesn't do it when it's hot.
Now, this issue's been going on since I first bought the car 7 months ago, and when it was purchased the ignition cylinder was kind of messed up. The black tabbed rim around the key tumbler isn't locked into place, and is able to move freely. I've had to wiggle it a little to align it properly when I get out of the car otherwise it'll chime when the doors are open even if no key is in there. Is it possible that since they cylinder isn't aligned just right, that it could cause the ignition to be unsmooth sometimes, even causing that weird noise?
No,.. thats common on SN95 cars. My 96 broke off completely,.. I have a pic of it somewhere. Hold on a sec.
Found it.
You will need to be careful though.
What happened to me was my key broke off in the ignition switch.
But that will not effect your starter.
Since you've replaced your battery.. I would double check all your wires and connections. If they all pass,.. just buy another starter. I've had the same luck with reman as I have with brand new ones. Some last forever and a moon,.. some crap out in a yr or two. This way if it finnally stops working you have one to put in it and get you back on the road. And at least with a 95 you dont have to deal with the 3 bolt BS that the starters have on the 4.6 engines. The top bolt is such a PITA to get to,.. EVERY 4.6 starter I have done I NEVER put the top bolt back in. Even if it was someone elses car. So if you have a 4.6 and you get me to do your starter,.. dont expect me to put that top bolt back in.
Hurst