Problem starting

Fullspectrum

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I tried starting my motor for the 1st time this year and it will not start. The small gear on top of the starter shaft does engage the flywheel, but it seems to not have enough juice to give it a good full turn. I was able to get the motor to run for a sec, but I turned it off. Now it's back to the same problem again. I'm charging the battery and changed the two spark plugs to see if that'll help. What's wrong?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Problem starting

90% of starter problems are bad connections. remove and clean both ends of the battery cables, so that they are shiney, also the cable from the solenoid to starter. check for nicks in the cables. and make sure the connectors are on the wire good. the cable tend to corrode from the inside out, if nicked, corroded wires, and connections, heat up and cause resistance to the follow of electricity, thus the starter doesn't get enough. you can also take jumper cable pos battery post to large post on starter. with a good connection, the engine should spin. then if the starter is good clean everything and retest. then trouble shoot solenoid. starters can be rebuit at a starter/alternator shop, much cheaper than a new one.

also have the battery load tested at the auto parts store, free, i've had new batteries go bad
 

HighTrim

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Re: Problem starting

Likely your battery, so ensure that it is fully charged, to 12.65 Volts. If it still gives you trouble, load test it as Tash stated.

Other than that, likely connection or wiring. Make those connections shine, then retighten them. Dont just look at them.

Good luck.
 
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