i need help to diagnos my problem!!!

GooffeeAlero · 03-09-2009, 05:21 PM

okay I dont know if it's my starter? or the engine?!?!?!?!?
my car wont start and it a no crank no start situation....the starter solenoid seems to be working because its clicking....does anybody know how to take out the starter motor so i can take it to autozone or advance auto parts so i can get it tested? or does anybody know how to check if the engine is seized? please help!!!

AGT · 03-09-2009, 05:24 PM

If the engine is seized you would know...I mean the starter is more common and far less expensive. When did it stop during driving or ?

Midgear · 03-09-2009, 05:27 PM

try fiddling with your battery cables, either that or try another battery.

when did this start happening? how old is your current battery?

GooffeeAlero · 03-09-2009, 05:32 PM

the battery is about 3 years old....this happened after (of course) i got laid off at Circuit City as a Manager...it was December 4 2008... and living in Chicago and the weather has been crap till today.....i got around working on it today...my car is stuck outside all winter... and i charged my battery all day yesterday....i mean would i know if its the engine?

Midgear · 03-09-2009, 05:35 PM

take that battery and have it tested, tell them you already charged it.

GooffeeAlero · 03-09-2009, 05:37 PM

no...it happened this past winter 08/09....lol

GooffeeAlero · 03-09-2009, 05:43 PM

cool thanks....i'll have them test it...but worse comes to worse...i might as well ask what if it not the batrery

lonnie · 03-09-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GooffeeAlero

the battery is about 3 years old....this happened after (of course) i got laid off at Circuit City as a Manager...it was December 4 2008... and living in Chicago and the weather has been crap till today.....i got around working on it today...my car is stuck outside all winter... and i charged my battery all day yesterday....i mean would i know if its the engine?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midgear

take that battery and have it tested, tell them you already charged it.

I agree here! If the battery is shot you can charge it until you turn blue in the face it still won't turn over. Get it tested! Then go from there...would be nice if you have a spare that you could hook in there...have you tried to jump it?

nixon · 03-16-2009, 09:41 PM

If the battery tests out fine and still get the clicking if you can reach your starter tap it with a wrench or hammer...not super hard. If it starts working then your starters gone most likely