car wont start sometimes

[j0natell0]

ok so here's the deal. sometimes i try to start my car and it will just click. the batteries will come on but when i try to crank it just acts like it stalls and clicks. then i try two minutes later and it will start.. idk if this is the starter or whether its a cold start or idk.. help plz?

[Tech5]

either starter or ignition switch or ground etc check those out an lmk

[j0natell0]

if its my ignition switch wouldnt i smell burnt smoke around the steering column? and im not sure but im pretty sure its the starter because its working its way to turn over.. gets it like on the third try

[Tech5]

if its my ignition switch wouldnt i smell burnt smoke around the steering column? and im not sure but im pretty sure its the starter because its working its way to turn over.. gets it like on the third try
Sounds like the starter


an NO you will not smell anything burnt! if its the switch!


BTW when it doesnt want to turn over try having someone try an crank it, an hold the key in the crank start position and try hitting the start with like a breaker bar ,hammer etc and see if it turns or trys to crank then!
if yes get a starter!

if your car is 5speed SOHC I have a starter

[j0natell0]

my cars swapped. damn wish u had a dohc. =(

how long would it take for it to go out completely? or would i need to get it asap

[Tech5]

Depends I wouldnt give it another day!

But hey I had a car that I hit the start a few times an last another year but dont risk it though...I always had a extra starter an tools just in case in the car....

but that was because It wasnt my car, so I did the cheapest thing at that time...

you can get a new one for roughly 75-85 bucks new at your local parts store....
used ones sells for around 40ish

[j0natell0]

^this guy is jesus of the general tech.

ima get one once i get the dough.. thnx alot man. :goodjob:

[Tech5]

^this guy is jesus of the general tech.

ima get one once i get the dough.. thnx alot man. :goodjob:

No problem man!:goodjob: