Well my car has been being kind of a pain for the last 2-3 weeks when it comes to starting. But know its doesnt start at all until after about 15 mins of trying.at first when i turned the key something would make a spinning sound and nothing would happen. Then i would do it again and it would start right up. Well over the last 2 weeks its decided it wont start until i do this about 20 times. But now instead of doing nothing, the engine will seem like its about to start and then die out again. Once i get it running it runs fine.

I have basically all stock ignition. New plugs and wires.

We recently had bout 2 feet of snow not to long ago. perhaps that screwed up the starter or something?.

I dont know much about the ignition system so im sorry if i sound kind of dumb.

Ive heard maybe its the selinoid or maybe the whole starter in general. if this is the case what would be a good upgrade to replace these with. Or watever the part maybe.

Its a 91 3.1 RS

Thanks

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91 3.1 RS.
T-Tops
12" tube in the trunk
16" ROH Rims (Need Center Caps) ROH Rims
Firehawks all Around

[This message has been edited by XxMoLexX (edited February 01, 2001).]

 

Possibly a weak/dying/dead starter?

The "spinning" sound you heard might be the starter turning but never being pressed up to the flywheel.

This is just a thought.. I really don't know enough about that part of the car.. Any backup?

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

Its the starter... Gonna change it out 2morow..

Thanks again

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91 3.1 RS.
T-Tops
12" tube in the trunk
16" ROH Rims (Need Center Caps) ROH Rims
Firehawks all Around

 

Sounds like a solenoid to me. My car always does this. The solenoid is just probably sticking because of some oil or grease. In cold weather it gets stiff and doesnt want to move.

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82 Camaro Z28
35 w/4 bolt mains
9.5:1 comppresion
heavily ported 882 heads
gasket matched Torker intake Edelbock Performer 750 carb
Speed pro cam 222 @.05 .447 lift
headers with straight pipes
Borg Warner T-10
Posi

Another 82 Camaro Z28
Black w/silver racing stripes
355
Edelbrock Performer intake and 750 carb
4 bolt mains
69 camaro heads 64cc
9:1 compression
TH-350 w/stage 2 shift kit
275/60R15 out back
205/60R15 front