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'90 LX won't start, no crank.

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Old 10-18-2012, 11:30 AM
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Default '90 LX won't start, no crank.

1990 LX (5-Speed)

The car doesn't crank when I turn the key, the only thing that happens is the RPM needle drops a bit, as well as the battery voltage needle, and my shift light will flash once. I get no other lights or electrical. Tried jumping the battery, doesn't work, only started when I run-jumped it.

I recently had the ignition lock cylinder, the ignition switch, and the alternator replaced, so it's not any of those. Any help would be appreciated!
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Old 10-18-2012, 02:24 PM
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Have you tested your battery, cleaned your cable ends, and inspected for lose wires in the starting circuit?
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Old 10-18-2012, 03:10 PM
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could be faulty starter solenoid.
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Old 11-01-2012, 04:17 PM
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by pass the switch on the clutch pedal and see if it starts...might have a bad switch down there
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:48 AM
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^^^^ go with what he said
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Old 11-02-2012, 10:53 PM
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is it ticking when you started? and is it efi or carberated? sounds like a starter or starter solenoid which is a super easy fix its on your driver side engine bay near the strut tower on the wall, I'd definately get your battery tested at autozone


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Old 11-03-2012, 09:30 PM
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just jump the solenoid and see if it starts....
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