triggerx
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- Aug 15, 2009
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Gilbert,
Arizona
Hello Everyone,
I would appreciate any help or suggestions from you all.
I have a 90 Eagle Talon TSI Awd (Manual).
The car has sat for a few months due to not being able to start. I initially thought it was a Starter issue because I was getting a single click and the car would not even crank.
I recently changed the starter and it started right up. It started fine for like 3-4 attempts, however now it just gives me a single click when I attempt to turn it on.
The problem is intermittent it seems. Usually I can get it started within like 15-20 attempts of turning the key.
I plan on keeping this car for years, so I don't mind replacing parts on it if I feel that it will become a weak part of the system down the road. From the research I've done, if my wires are good, it sounds like some other culprits can be the ignition switch or an Engine coolant Temp sensor.
Kind of stumped, but here are somethings I've done recently:
Thanks,
I would appreciate any help or suggestions from you all.
I have a 90 Eagle Talon TSI Awd (Manual).
The car has sat for a few months due to not being able to start. I initially thought it was a Starter issue because I was getting a single click and the car would not even crank.
I recently changed the starter and it started right up. It started fine for like 3-4 attempts, however now it just gives me a single click when I attempt to turn it on.
The problem is intermittent it seems. Usually I can get it started within like 15-20 attempts of turning the key.
I plan on keeping this car for years, so I don't mind replacing parts on it if I feel that it will become a weak part of the system down the road. From the research I've done, if my wires are good, it sounds like some other culprits can be the ignition switch or an Engine coolant Temp sensor.
Kind of stumped, but here are somethings I've done recently:
- Battery has been changed and is brand new
- Starter replaced. Tested old starter as well, and that appears to be good based off of what autozone has told me.
- Terminals are all new, cleaned some of the contacts as well.
- Alternator is fairly new, and seems to be charging the battery fine at least.
- Tried bypassing the starter relay in the car by jumping pins 3 and 1 on the female end with no results. So im assuming the starter relay isn't the culprit.
- Replaced 20 Amp ignition fuse on positive terminal.
- No CEL
Thanks,
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