Why Won't You Staaaaaaart ? ! ! ! ! !
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From: Columbus Ohio
Why Won't You Staaaaaaart ? ! ! ! ! !
And the surprise for this spring is . . .
As usual, a new annual 'after winter storage' problem has arisen.
Having not been started for months, this evening I attempted to start my 1980. She's been on a trickle charger all winter so the battery is good and strong. However, when I turned the key . . . nothing. The ignition buzzer is loud, the antenna goes up, stereo comes on, lights are bright, but turn the key, nuttin' ! Anybody? suggestions? Ideas ? Help!
As usual, a new annual 'after winter storage' problem has arisen.
Having not been started for months, this evening I attempted to start my 1980. She's been on a trickle charger all winter so the battery is good and strong. However, when I turned the key . . . nothing. The ignition buzzer is loud, the antenna goes up, stereo comes on, lights are bright, but turn the key, nuttin' ! Anybody? suggestions? Ideas ? Help!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Make sure it's in neutral. You could try jumping the starter to see if that's the issue. Or just reach under the car and tap on it with a hammer a few times. Then hit the key again. If it starts there is a dead spot in the starter motor or more likely the solenoid itself. Assuming the wires on the starter are tight n clean.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dutchess county New York
And the surprise for this spring is . . .
As usual, a new annual 'after winter storage' problem has arisen.
Having not been started for months, this evening I attempted to start my 1980. She's been on a trickle charger all winter so the battery is good and strong. However, when I turned the key . . . nothing. The ignition buzzer is loud, the antenna goes up, stereo comes on, lights are bright, but turn the key, nuttin' ! Anybody? suggestions? Ideas ? Help!
As usual, a new annual 'after winter storage' problem has arisen.
Having not been started for months, this evening I attempted to start my 1980. She's been on a trickle charger all winter so the battery is good and strong. However, when I turned the key . . . nothing. The ignition buzzer is loud, the antenna goes up, stereo comes on, lights are bright, but turn the key, nuttin' ! Anybody? suggestions? Ideas ? Help!
Burning Brakes
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From: Baldwinsville, NY
Trickle chargers can not change a battery if there is a large drain.
You should check the votlage before and when cranking at the battey. In my opinion it is the easiest place to start.
You should check the votlage before and when cranking at the battey. In my opinion it is the easiest place to start.
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I would try everything above then grab a remote wired starter and just jump across the solenoid to see how the motor cranks. Its probably something sticking.
starter solenoid, nuetral saftey switch, whatever else the computer on those 80s need to fire the coil, if it has one.
When I had multiple vehicles i would start them a couple off times a month to keep things from sticking. On newer vehicles things like speed sensors and crank sensors can have problems if they arent started once in a while.
starter solenoid, nuetral saftey switch, whatever else the computer on those 80s need to fire the coil, if it has one.
When I had multiple vehicles i would start them a couple off times a month to keep things from sticking. On newer vehicles things like speed sensors and crank sensors can have problems if they arent started once in a while.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Murphy, Tx.
On a no start/no crank, first, check to see if the small wire on small stud on the starter solenoid has battery voltage when the key is turned to crank. If battery voltage is present then MOST likely the starter and/or solenoid is bad. If there is no battery voltage THEN go back in the circuit for the next thing in line.....
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From: Eastpointe MI
On a no start/no crank, first, check to see if the small wire on small stud on the starter solenoid has battery voltage when the key is turned to crank. If battery voltage is present then MOST likely the starter and/or solenoid is bad. If there is no battery voltage THEN go back in the circuit for the next thing in line.....
Racer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Livermore California
me too ...
I've had the same problem over the last 5-6 years as it will not crank for about 5-10 minutes of key turning, shift slamming and steering column adjusting. then Boom ... she starts and I'm' good until the next time, 5 minutes to 5 months maybe. I think that it might be a "computer module" problem as mine has degraded to the point of alternator light always on and battery charges. anyone how to reset the computer?