Signs of a failing Starter motor
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Push the button for for five seconds or so after sitting overnight, give a few pumps and it would crank right up.
Might be able to duplicate for a test after sitting for the five hours by turning key on, wait two seconds, turn key off and repeat five times. Then try cranking. I'd want to put a pressure guage on the system first.
Might be able to duplicate for a test after sitting for the five hours by turning key on, wait two seconds, turn key off and repeat five times. Then try cranking. I'd want to put a pressure guage on the system first.
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Right...however if I do the regulator first and that ends up not being the problem. Then the $700 dollars to fix the pump will probably include some new fuel line work.
Remains to be seen, but we'll take this one step at a time. The remote start is nice, I can start the car every few hours...so far, no probs today. I don't want my car gasping for fuel tho. I gotta get this issue resolved.
Remains to be seen, but we'll take this one step at a time. The remote start is nice, I can start the car every few hours...so far, no probs today. I don't want my car gasping for fuel tho. I gotta get this issue resolved.
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Ok I finally have a real reason to post in the club (rather than just an opinion). Lately I've been having starting problems and I'm sure it'* not the FP cause I just changed that about 2-3 months ago.(I know what to look for when it'* that)
My engine will crank (Powerfully no battery problems) and if it doesn't catch right away it will make a *wiss* sound like the starter is working but something just isn't catching. Sometimes it cranks right up and sometimes it gives me problems. It can happen when I turn off the car, to run in to the store (5 min). When it acts up I give it gas while it cranks, that works sometimes. I need some ideas on what the problem could be. Once I find out the problem it'* no big deal to fix it (I'm a Driveway Mechanic). OH Yeah
My 89 Bonneville is my best friend and I can't let something be wrong with my best friend.
My engine will crank (Powerfully no battery problems) and if it doesn't catch right away it will make a *wiss* sound like the starter is working but something just isn't catching. Sometimes it cranks right up and sometimes it gives me problems. It can happen when I turn off the car, to run in to the store (5 min). When it acts up I give it gas while it cranks, that works sometimes. I need some ideas on what the problem could be. Once I find out the problem it'* no big deal to fix it (I'm a Driveway Mechanic). OH Yeah
My 89 Bonneville is my best friend and I can't let something be wrong with my best friend.
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Ironman, once I get the pressure regulator on, I'll let you know. Sounds to me like we have similar probs.
But recently the car has been behaving well....
or better anyway :?
But recently the car has been behaving well....
or better anyway :?
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Originally Posted by real_ironman
My engine will crank (Powerfully no battery problems) and if it doesn't catch right away it will make a *wiss* sound like the starter is working but something just isn't catching.
