# \#starters **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/starters/2944.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Intermittent start ~2years, 2015 3.8L Genesis Coupe Hyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-2years-2015-3-8l-genesis-coupe-hyundai/199386)
**Author:** [@cgardner\_193053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgardner_193053)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-2years-2015-3-8l-genesis-coupe-hyundai/199386 "2025-03-05T20:48:07Z")
Over the last 2 years, my car will have random fits of not starting. not the battery. not the peddle (at least i dont think so, “press peddle” goes away when it asks me to and i do). I press ignition and nothing happens… --- ## [1981 Toyota Corolla won't start/crank when hot, starts when cool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-toyota-corolla-wont-start-crank-when-hot-starts-when-cool/85258)
**Author:** [@jstubbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstubbs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-toyota-corolla-wont-start-crank-when-hot-starts-when-cool/85258 "2024-11-14T04:41:54Z")
Anyone out there still driving and loving their older Toyota? My 1981 Toyota Corolla wagon is beloved but developed a problem wherein when it gets warmed up and it is turned off, it may not start again until it cools dow… --- ## [1996 Toyota Tacoma Hot Weather Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422)
**Author:** [@Thomasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422 "2023-08-08T22:29:57Z")
I have a 1996 Toy. Tacoma, 2 whl, 2.4L - 4 cycl. Problem: occurs in hot weather only, after I drive a bit, if I stop for say 5-15 min. the car is very difficult to start. I have to engage the starter for at least 15-2… --- ## [Car won't start, and battery seems charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630)
**Author:** [@allstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allstarr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630 "2023-07-19T18:34:32Z")
I have a 1990 Ford T-Bird. My car has been having starting issues for a while. I’m not sure if the seat belt light being on whenever I have the car on is part of the issue, or not. Note that it’s on, even though I have i… --- ## [1997 Honda civic will not start, unknown sound coming from dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-will-not-start-unknown-sound-coming-from-dash/190100)
**Author:** [@jaren.mauery\_184849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaren.mauery_184849)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-will-not-start-unknown-sound-coming-from-dash/190100 "2023-04-15T23:21:53Z")
I have an old honda civic that has been sitting around for a while, it used to run but will not start anymore and the battery will not stay charged even after it got a new battery. I have connected it to another car and… --- ## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Problems with stop start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-problems-with-stop-start/189826)
**Author:** [@cmbgolin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmbgolin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-problems-with-stop-start/189826 "2023-03-30T23:26:52Z")
Constant light on regarding the auto start stop, can not turn it off. Have replaced two batteries, they would not cover under warranty, and two weeks later had to replace one again, they covered that but had the vehicle… --- ## [2009 Kia Rondo - Problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rondo-problems-starting/189681)
**Author:** [@Brian56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian56)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rondo-problems-starting/189681 "2023-03-22T22:42:31Z")
car has problem starting --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/187592)
**Author:** [@Theresabauman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresabauman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/187592 "2022-12-17T13:36:07Z")
Engine will not start --- ## [Car every now and then will not start, then eventually does?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896)
**Author:** [@goobunga82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goobunga82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896 "2022-12-12T23:16:03Z")
I got my car about two months ago, and it has ran really well. About two weeks ago I was driving around and doing errands and after finishing at a store I went to turn the car on and nothing. It did not even attempt to… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Start stop button issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-start-stop-button-issue/185909)
**Author:** [@KayatharaJohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayatharaJohn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-start-stop-button-issue/185909 "2022-08-20T21:16:37Z")
Recently I had hard time to push start My GLC 300 Automatic. when apply the break and push the start it not responding couple of time then start. --- ## [Honda Civic 2007 starting probs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2007-starting-probs/174897)
**Author:** [@Drino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drino)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2007-starting-probs/174897 "2022-07-26T13:55:27Z")
Hi, I have this civic 2007 model imported from UK… after 10 yrs or so, it is starting having difficulty to start. when you press the start button, the starter turn but the engine won’t start immediately and thats for may… --- ## [Starter Installation Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401)
**Author:** [@Sakari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sakari)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401 "2022-06-01T00:17:57Z")
Greetings, I’m installing a starter for an Oldsmobile Alero 2002 3.4L V6, and I’ve run into a curious situation where there are 3 wires but only 2 posts to connect them to. It looks pretty clear that the small wire goe… --- ## [What could a mechanic do to fry both an alternator and starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263 "2022-05-10T15:22:04Z")
The slave cylinder in the hydraulic clutch system of my truck recently failed and I took it to a shop and had the entire clutch set replaced. When I went to go pickup the truck, the battery light was on. They tested it… --- ## [Mystery on Main Street - The Case of the Perplexing Pacífica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-on-main-street-the-case-of-the-perplexing-pacifica/181890)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-on-main-street-the-case-of-the-perplexing-pacifica/181890 "2022-03-21T23:39:00Z")
Our story begins with a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 2WD, auto tranny, 4.0L. Upon attempting to start the car, it “clicks”, but the engine doesn’t immediately turn over. Upon attempting several more times, sometimes placing t… --- ## [Starter disengaging flywheel too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-disengaging-flywheel-too-soon/179018)
**Author:** [@mliang2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mliang2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-disengaging-flywheel-too-soon/179018 "2021-08-30T17:01:14Z")
Got a 2000 Honda Accord, 4CLY, Automatic. 120K miles. The starter turns over the engine and briefly engages the flywheel. The flywheel disengages shortly before the car can be started while the starter continues to run.… --- ## [Starter whirring but no click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-whirring-but-no-click/177912)
**Author:** [@totoska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/totoska)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-whirring-but-no-click/177912 "2021-07-09T00:23:12Z")
My ’04 Lancer finally broke down on me after 160k miles. When I turn the ignition key there is no click, but I can hear the starter whirring, so I am pretty sure the problem is it’s not engaging with the flywheel. Could … --- ## [Turning Key Won't Start Car My Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-key-wont-start-car-my-ford-focus/177307)
**Author:** [@molecularvisions\_175658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/molecularvisions_175658)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-key-wont-start-car-my-ford-focus/177307 "2021-06-15T14:03:16Z")
Hi Everyone. I am a science teacher and I have been having one particular bit of trouble with my car that has gotten worse lately. Any ideas would be very appreciated! I own a 2009 Ford Focus SE with about 70,000 mile… --- ## [Ignition switch failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-failure/177355)
**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-failure/177355 "2021-06-14T04:17:57Z")
1998 VW beetle, TDI, manual, 230k miles. Turned the key the other day, and the starter just whined without actually turning the engine over. I turned the key back to off and pulled it out of the ignition, but the starte… --- ## [2008 Ram 2500 Starter Clicks Once When Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-2500-starter-clicks-once-when-dead/175315)
**Author:** [@mattlucs925\_174186](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattlucs925_174186)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-2500-starter-clicks-once-when-dead/175315 "2021-02-20T20:52:44Z")
I have a 2008 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins, and when my batteries are too dead to start, the starter just clicks once and gives up. I’m pretty sure I have battery issues already, but is that normal for the starter or do I need t… --- ## [1995 FORD F-150 Won't shift into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-wont-shift-into-gear/174591)
**Author:** [@Cameron-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron-24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-wont-shift-into-gear/174591 "2021-01-29T11:42:04Z")
I have a 1995 Ford F-150 4WD. Truck starts up just fine, but I can’t shift it out of park without turning the key forward to cut off the electronics first. What could be causing this? --- ## [2013 Ram 1500 Wouldn't Accelerate, Won't Restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-wouldnt-accelerate-wont-restart/174412)
**Author:** [@ab310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ab310)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-wouldnt-accelerate-wont-restart/174412 "2021-01-24T15:50:55Z")
I was driving my 2013 Ram 1500 (5.7) on a two-hour road trip, and for the first hour and 15 minutes, everything was fine. No weird engine noises, no shaking, no display issues, nothing. I was approaching a red light, a… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Is this right for a starter repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-is-this-right-for-a-starter-repair/174103)
**Author:** [@Linwood42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linwood42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-is-this-right-for-a-starter-repair/174103 "2021-01-15T20:18:47Z")
I was wondering if anyone has run into this problem before. My chevy trailblazer 4 x 4 5.3L V8,with 184,000 miles has a start problem. The shop that I took it to is telling me that to replace the starter/solenoid they ha… --- ## [Jeep Commander Won't Start Unless Pull Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-wont-start-unless-pull-fuse/174191)
**Author:** [@jpschaper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpschaper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-wont-start-unless-pull-fuse/174191 "2021-01-15T20:13:13Z")
In order to start the Jeep we have to pull the ignition fuse and put it back in. We have tried replacing the fuse and the starter relay. What can I do to fix this? --- ## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't crank sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-crank-sometimes/173754)
**Author:** [@dwingthing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwingthing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-crank-sometimes/173754 "2021-01-03T18:15:10Z")
My wife’s Jeep will randomly not crank. when I try to test the starter wiring etc. it will decide to start or will be too hot to reach the starter wiring to test it. I have replaced the starter 3 times now to no avail. S… --- ## [1988 Buick Riviera - Cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-buick-riviera-cranks-but-wont-start/172889)
**Author:** [@leo41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leo41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-buick-riviera-cranks-but-wont-start/172889 "2020-12-03T01:33:27Z")
wont start turns over --- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 - Hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-hard-to-start/172544)
**Author:** [@Screwdrvr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Screwdrvr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-hard-to-start/172544 "2020-11-23T20:23:42Z")
My 1997 C1500 4.3l chevy is very hard to start after sitting 2 or more days(I’m talking 30 minutes +) when driving it, it has an intermittent miss like somethink is losing connection. What could it be? --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Won't start (key seems to be the issue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-wont-start-key-seems-to-be-the-issue/170353)
**Author:** [@SanJuanitaMolina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanJuanitaMolina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-wont-start-key-seems-to-be-the-issue/170353 "2020-09-25T13:05:00Z")
my jeep will not start,is like if the key will not turn completely,to turn it on. --- ## [Help me with a starting checklist on this 1953 Buick Special Series 40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-with-a-starting-checklist-on-this-1953-buick-special-series-40/170081)
**Author:** [@DougHadley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougHadley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-with-a-starting-checklist-on-this-1953-buick-special-series-40/170081 "2020-09-18T11:24:25Z")
Hello, I have a 1953 Buick Special Series 40. What is the series of check lists between the ignition to the starter to check what the problem might be? Thank you --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-starting-issues/168852)
**Author:** [@CherryleLorreneBarrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherryleLorreneBarrett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-starting-issues/168852 "2020-08-18T20:39:25Z")
It’s turning over the lights are coming on the radio and wipers its a stick shift I popped the clutch it crank when I turned it off it would not crank --- ## [2009 Nissan Murano will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-will-not-start/86595)
**Author:** [@Oaked](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oaked)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-will-not-start/86595 "2020-06-10T02:10:25Z")
At first it began to slow start. Just some coughing before it would start for sure. Sometimes it would start right away, sometimes struggle. I took it to Advance Auto Parts to have the battery tested and they said the… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/starters/2944.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=starters)