starter switch problem
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starter switch problem
Has anyone had a problem with the starter switch? More than a few times lately I have pushed the button to start up my 2005 and nothing happened. The engine light comes on but that is it. Usually if I open and close the door once or twice everything is fine and it starts right up. It's as if there is a short in the push button, but it is so intermittent that I know as soon as I take to the dealer it will not do it for the mechanic and I will have wasted the trip. But I also know one of these times it's just not going to start, and then...
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Melting Slicks
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From: San Marcos, Texas
Only time I've had a problem is when my hoof didn't have the clutch pushed in all the way. Best of Luck resolving your issue.
Last edited by beaversstonehaven; Jan 10, 2008 at 10:23 PM.
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Interesting. Just tonight in the parking garage, I went to "light the fire" to drive home:. Clutch in, trans in neutral. The car turned on but the starter didn't engage. Thought I didn't have the clutch all the way in, so held it down to its max stroke and hit start again - no starter.
Turned it off, kept the clutch in, hit start - voila! Started right up. Very weird. Hopefully it was just a random glitch...
Turned it off, kept the clutch in, hit start - voila! Started right up. Very weird. Hopefully it was just a random glitch...
meee tooo
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Has anyone had a problem with the starter switch? More than a few times lately I have pushed the button to start up my 2005 and nothing happened. The engine light comes on but that is it. Usually if I open and close the door once or twice everything is fine and it starts right up. It's as if there is a short in the push button, but it is so intermittent that I know as soon as I take to the dealer it will not do it for the mechanic and I will have wasted the trip. But I also know one of these times it's just not going to start, and then...
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
After having the new switch, I can actually (try this yourself), push the lower portion "very lightly" and the car will not turn off. It takes and an extra effort to push it far enough to turn the car off. This is not the same for turning it on-always turns on even with the slightest touch (MN6).
Hence, I'm not sure I needed a new switch/toggle in the first place.
When I posted my problem on the forum, I'm sure someone mentioned also checking my battery and placement of the FOB.
Hopes this helps.
Red Cell.
