Reply With QuoteI noticed you were having a prob a few Wed nights ago.
Starting Problem
1 out of every 5 times I go to start the car it will not start on the first try. Put the key in turn the ignition and nothing. No clicks, all I get is a hum coming from the fuel pump. I turn the key a few more times then finally starts.
I have tested the battery and it’s good. I’ve replaced the starter, and I’ve replaced the ignition switch.
So, what now? Starter relay maybe?
I noticed you were having a prob a few Wed nights ago.
Yea, when Magma thought he was gonna have to give me a push.
Any ideas?
Might also want to check the interlock switch, maybe put a little dielectic grease on it.
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What's the interlock switch?
Bad clutch switch? Do you have one of these?
No, I don't.. Would I have to pull the tranny?
Originally Posted by JDMClassic
I think it is under the dash... 10 minute job.
I'll order one today..
"Installation of the clutch switch override should only take a few moments, but it is awkward...."
Don't order that crap from FM... it's much easier to pull that crap-o-riffic switch out entirely and hardwire its replacement.
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Yea, I just talked to Mark at FM. He said that if my switch is going bad the over-ride clip more than likely would NOT solve the problem. He suggested I cut the wires behind the switch and splice the 2 wires together. Which is what they used to do before someone came up with the bypass clip.
Cool. Glad you called instead of online ordered. Funniest part when I removed mine was that one of the nuts holding it in place had fallen off.
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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Thanks guys, I just hope this solves the issue.
Do you have a lot of keys on your key ring?
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I might need to try that. I was having the same issue on my 99 about a year ago. I made a homemade switch bypass, and the problem went away, but it has creeped back...
I have taken out the clutch/starter interlock switch and fused the wires together.
I have not had a miss start since.
Good to hear, I guess that is officially on my todo list.I have taken out the clutch/starter interlock switch and fused the wires together.
I have not had a miss start since.
Yep, exactly what I did to my old Nissan truck in high school after I found out Nissan wanted around $130 for the stupid switch!
*You might want to double check the terminals on the battery. For some reason, the clamps on mine only fit say 90% tight on my battery terminals causing me to have the same problem once in a while.
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Dohhh!!!!!!!!
Well, it's back.. every once in a while it still won't start on the first try. Turn the ignition and nothing, all I get is a hum coming from the fuel pump. I turn the key a few (5 or 6) more times then starts right up.
Checked/Cleaned battery cables
Tested battery
Replaced starter
Replaced ignition switch
Removed clutch interlock
Also, I have a Bipes installed. Could there be an intermitten short in the unit that may be the cause? If not what else should I check?
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