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Discussion in '308/328' started by jd328, Sep 15, 2012.

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  1. jd328

    jd328 Rookie

    Oct 23, 2009
    23
    Groton, Ct
    Full Name:
    Jack Drozdal
    Hi all,

    I last used the car a week ago with no issues, and yesterday I have no starter action when the switch is turned to the start position.. The battery is 12.6 volts, headlights are bright and do not dim when the switch is turned to energize the starter. This is a euro car and access to the starter wire connections is impossible without removing the alternator, so I haven't checked the wiring connections there. The starter motor was removed and serviced about a year ago.

    Is there a way to check the ignition switch for proper contact, or anything else in the system that could cause this problem?
     
  2. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

    Nov 17, 2003
    4,209
    Austin, TX USA
    Full Name:
    Greg
    See the "hard start" thread right above this one! I had the same problem, until my started today for some reason...!

    Greg
     
  3. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
    Consultant

    Nov 29, 2001
    13,566
    San Carlos, CA
    Full Name:
    Mitchell Le
    A guess.

    if the headlights are not dimmed when you turn the key then the starter is not being energized. You need to go back and trace the electricity ...

    1. Did it make it to the starter, if so starter is dead
    2. Did it make it to the solenoid, if so, the solenoid is dead
    3. Did it make it to the secondary side of the ingition switch, if so the wiring is bad, if not the switch is bad.
     

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