problem starting

[XxSiRhCy6PxX]

I have a problem starting my car normally. For some reason (probably when I was messing with something...) I can't start my car without having to jump the starter. I try to start it in the car but all I hear is a click and thats it. But the car starts and the starter works for sure so I know those are the not the problem. What can it be? Help!

 

[dave99gst]

the starter itself may work fine, but the solenoid on the starter may not.

 

[wret]

I have a problem starting my car normally. For some reason (probably when I was messing with something...) I can't start my car without having to jump the starter. I try to start it in the car but all I hear is a click and thats it. But the car starts and the starter works for sure so I know those are the not the problem. What can it be? Help!

What do you mean by "jump the starter?"

 

[copper_gst]

I am going to go with dave99gst on this one and say that it might be the starter solenoid. You should also check all your relays. But now that I think about it you said you hear a click. Is that click inside the car or out? Because if it is outside the car that is the solenoid engaging which usally means that it is a bad starter. You said you know the starter works. How do you know that?

 

[XxSiRhCy6PxX]

The starter works for sure. By jumping I mean tap the wire on top of the starter with the positive for a while and let the starter work until the cars on. How can I check if the solenoids bad?

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

It is either a solenoid or the wire going from the battery to the started has infinate reistance and you aren't getting the power you need to it.

 

[wret]

Actually it sounds like your starter is not getting the 12v signal to start. This could be due to the ignition switch, starter relay, clutch/nuetral safety switch or anti-theft. Were you playing around with any of these?