My '95 won't start at times
07-26-2021, 06:44 PM
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My '95 won't start at times
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I almost wasted the cost of a new starter, but read about a CCM glitch. I balked at the cost of a new starter, so I looked for other causes.
My car won't start or crank at times. I thought it was a solenoid contact on the starter. I then read about the CCM not allowing the circuit to complete if the battery voltage is not at its highest. I got it to act up again, so then I connected my battery charger to the car. It started as usual. Do I need a new CCM?
Please advise.
Larry Rice
I almost wasted the cost of a new starter, but read about a CCM glitch. I balked at the cost of a new starter, so I looked for other causes.
My car won't start or crank at times. I thought it was a solenoid contact on the starter. I then read about the CCM not allowing the circuit to complete if the battery voltage is not at its highest. I got it to act up again, so then I connected my battery charger to the car. It started as usual. Do I need a new CCM?
Please advise.
Larry Rice
07-26-2021, 06:52 PM
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Help!
I almost wasted the cost of a new starter, but read about a CCM glitch. I balked at the cost of a new starter, so I looked for other causes.
My car won't start or crank at times. I thought it was a solenoid contact on the starter. I then read about the CCM not allowing the circuit to complete if the battery voltage is not at its highest. I got it to act up again, so then I connected my battery charger to the car. It started as usual. Do I need a new CCM?
Please advise.
Larry Rice
I almost wasted the cost of a new starter, but read about a CCM glitch. I balked at the cost of a new starter, so I looked for other causes.
My car won't start or crank at times. I thought it was a solenoid contact on the starter. I then read about the CCM not allowing the circuit to complete if the battery voltage is not at its highest. I got it to act up again, so then I connected my battery charger to the car. It started as usual. Do I need a new CCM?
Please advise.
Larry Rice
07-26-2021, 08:16 PM
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It does sound like an issue with the battery. When you get in the car, turn the key to "on" not start and see what the digital voltage reading is.
I believe that if it falls below 11.0 ..... the car engine will not turn over.
I believe that if it falls below 11.0 ..... the car engine will not turn over.
07-26-2021, 08:44 PM
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Thanks, I will check the voltage with the system on. My battery is just one year old. My voltmeter just read about 12.4 to 12.6 volts when the car is parked.
I appreciate the help.
I appreciate the help.
07-26-2021, 09:23 PM
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When the car won't start is the time to check the battery voltage. There may be a drain so by the time you try to start it the battery may be too low. Another thing is sometimes a battery will read 12.5 volts but when you put a load on it, it will drop to less than 12 volts. That's why you need to take it some place that has a good battery tester. They will load test it!
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07-27-2021, 08:51 PM
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I checked the voltage with the ignition on, and it read 12.5 volts. My battery is one year old.
I think I may have found the problem. When the car starts, the door locks make a clicking noise. I pulled the fuse, and now haven't had the starter failure. I question the ECM for proper performance.
Time will tell. Thanks again for all of you providing good advice.
Larry Rice
I think I may have found the problem. When the car starts, the door locks make a clicking noise. I pulled the fuse, and now haven't had the starter failure. I question the ECM for proper performance.
Time will tell. Thanks again for all of you providing good advice.
Larry Rice