'88 2.3L Won't start each time, only clicks
#1
'88 2.3L Won't start each time, only clicks
My son has a '88 2.3L with a new Starter, Selonoid & Battery to try to resolve this starting issue. Most of the time is starts normally, however, often is only clicks when the key is turned to start. Sometimes it will kick in and start after several attempts, however reciently it only clicks and not start at all.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Maurice
Any ideas?
Thanks, Maurice
#5
RE: '88 2.3L Won't start each time, only clicks
jump the solonoid and bypass the ignition switch.
might just be a weak connection thru the switch. it might need to be replaced (under $10)
but then again like these guys said, it could be a bad ground cable or is not a solid connection. check those
might just be a weak connection thru the switch. it might need to be replaced (under $10)
but then again like these guys said, it could be a bad ground cable or is not a solid connection. check those
#8
RE: '88 2.3L Won't start each time, only clicks
Look at the cable connected to the starter. Mine does this all the time.My cablehas the littleslip-on styleand eventually wiggles lose. When that happens I pop the hood reach down and wiggle the connector and it starts right up.
#9
RE: '88 2.3L Won't start each time, only clicks
Definatly check your grounds, i had an issue like that, it was a rusted wire that was underneath the PS pump, i cant remember if that was where the - battery wire grounded to, but its working fine for me. I put a 4 gauge gold plated fitting on the end . Also are the battery terminals good and tight?
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