starter delay/click - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

STOLEN RS · 10-29-2006, 05:34 PM

91 RSV8. some times when i turn the key,all i get is a click like dead bat. some times it kicks in and starts fine if you just hold the key in the start position for a couple seconds. the battery is good,but if i throw a charger on it them it starts immedietly with no delay. whats the deal with this,is there a relay on the start circut that may be going bad? i checked/tightened all the connections from bat. to starter. anybody have this problem? i'm trying to aviod buying a new solenoid/starter if pos...

pmpn · 10-29-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by STOLEN RS

91 RSV8. some times when i turn the key,all i get is a click like dead bat. some times it kicks in and starts fine if you just hold the key in the start position for a couple seconds. the battery is good,but if i throw a charger on it them it starts immedietly with no delay. whats the deal with this,is there a relay on the start circut that may be going bad? i checked/tightened all the connections from bat. to starter. anybody have this problem? i'm trying to aviod buying a new solenoid/starter if pos...

Bad battery.

Fullsizewagon · 10-30-2006, 07:24 AM

It could be the battery, but try to give the starter a knock (with the handle of a big screwdriver etc.) when it won't start and see what happens. It could possibly also be the ignition switch. I once remedied a similar problem by installing an extra relay near the starter. It saved me from overhauling the starter and/or exchanging the ignition switch.

irishcamaro · 10-30-2006, 04:27 PM

I Have the same exact problem, let me know what works

STOLEN RS · 10-30-2006, 10:03 PM

I'm thinking the solenoid is sticky,and the extra voltage (when i throw the charger in it) is giving it that extra help it needs to get it to throw out.