r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have a 70 510and I have a short or something somewhere which causes my battery to drain out if it sits too long ( drains within a day ). So to prevent that I've been keeping her unplugged when she wasn't being used which worked until this past weekend. I got her to start and drove het around a little and later on in the day I took her to the store. I was inside for about 10min and went to start her and I got nothing, I had power to everything but wouldn't turn over at all. Even with cables connected to get a jump it still wouldn't turn over. I tried to bump start with no success but unplugged and plugged the battery back up and got her home. Since then she wont start even after switching out the alternator which I thought was the problem. I have no electrical experience at all and would be greatful if you'd be interested in finding out what's wrong and fixing the problem and learning in the process. your labor will be compinsated for with booze or w/e can agree upon, thanks. P.s. I'm located in long beach CA Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Did you have your battery tested? Maybe it went bad from being drained multiple times? Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I could go 2 for 2.....make sure the connections are tight @ the starter. Have the battery tested. Make sure the solinoid wire is on there.. fuseable link going to the fuse box? is this your DD? Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Battery has been changed and had only been drained maybe twice since Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 If your getting power to everything but it won't start or even turn over test the starter. Do you at least get a clicking noise when you turn it over? Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I tightened everything, its not my dd but I was driving it on weekends and occasionally during the week Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 If your getting power to everything but it won't start or even turn over test the starter. Do you at least get a clicking noise when you turn it over? Ii did a few times but not anymore Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Check the wires to the starter and make sure the ground wire is good, I'm no mechanic but that seams like either the starter, solenoid, or your ignition switch Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I had the same problem with my fiero, I replaced the starter solinoid and had no problem after that. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Ok then your starter isn't getting juice. If it still has power to turn the radio and lights on it should at least make a clicking noise. If the car is getting power then the battery and alt shouldn't be the problem. Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'll give it another go Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Test the solenoid. I bet that's it. I think I might een have a used one if you need it Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 The car looks really good by the way. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I might be able to help out this weekend (late saturday)...but I'm tied up the rest of the week after work. if you could get it to my house that would be best...but I know its not always possible. Sunday I have to meet up with another member and pick up his bumper, so maybe I could swing out there then....IF you haven't fixed it by then. Get a Haynes manual!!! =) Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Where is the battery? Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks rustina umm fixer ok I'll keep at it amd get back to you before the weekend.dat-side not sure what your asking but the old battery is gone, new one is under the hood unplugged Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I think he was asking if te battery was ever relocated to the trunk. Sometimes when people do that they don't get a wire that is thick enough and it can cause some issues with starting the car or powering the electronics. I think it's the starter or solenoid. But again I'm not a master mechanic like a lot of guys on ratsun Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 And with a brand new battery it still isn't turning over? Then yeah it's got to be one of those 2 I think Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yea I'll try and get a starter to see if it can hopefully fix it Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Test the solenoid first, don't just go buy parts if your not sure what the problem is, or take the starter in to get tested. Don't spend cash where you don't have to. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 The one thing that is nagging me is the battery drain, that seems like a short or somthing not wired correctly and staying on draining the battery. Check how your stereo is hooked up if you have an aftermarket stereo is it hooked to your battery for power? Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Agreed rustina, z chopper I don't have a radio at the moment Quote Link to comment
KA620KC Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 possibly a bad ignition switch?? Have you tried jumping the starter solenoid? if it starts there then possibly its the ignition switch itself. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 possibly a bad ignition switch?? Have you tried jumping the starter solenoid? if it starts there then possibly its the ignition switch itself. How do you jump a darter solenoid? I have arched and solenoid before but never jumped it. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Be brave, stick your screw driver across the bolts on the starter where the pos bat cable goes. Get ready for 4th of july for a second :rofl: Quote Link to comment
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