Dont know what the problem is, . . . Help
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From: North Carolina
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI, (right now)
Dont know what the problem is, . . . Help
Ok so let me give you all some background
I Drive a '91 305TBI and for the past week or so when ive cranked up my car, it sounds like it was having a hard time getting started like the battery was dying, but it would still start.
So last night i tried to start it and she wouldnt turn over. then i waited a few secs and it wouldn't turn again. So i wait a little bit and tried again and it wouldnt even start to turn over it just made a weird clicking or knocking type noise. So then i tried to jump it off a friends car and the clicking noise just kept on getting worse. I tried to jump it about 3 times before i gave up and called a tow truck guy.
So I just figured it was the starter becuase it couldnt be the alternator, i just changed that a few months ago, besides the battery was recharging just fine. and i also did a full tune up and changed the rotor and dist. cap about a month ago. So i pulled out the starter and went to the parts place to have it checked and they said it was fine. So now i dont know what it is, im thinking maybe the ignition switch or something along those lines.
The noise it makes is like a repetative clicking sound.
If you know whats wrong, please help me and let me know how to fix it
thanks
I Drive a '91 305TBI and for the past week or so when ive cranked up my car, it sounds like it was having a hard time getting started like the battery was dying, but it would still start.
So last night i tried to start it and she wouldnt turn over. then i waited a few secs and it wouldn't turn again. So i wait a little bit and tried again and it wouldnt even start to turn over it just made a weird clicking or knocking type noise. So then i tried to jump it off a friends car and the clicking noise just kept on getting worse. I tried to jump it about 3 times before i gave up and called a tow truck guy.
So I just figured it was the starter becuase it couldnt be the alternator, i just changed that a few months ago, besides the battery was recharging just fine. and i also did a full tune up and changed the rotor and dist. cap about a month ago. So i pulled out the starter and went to the parts place to have it checked and they said it was fine. So now i dont know what it is, im thinking maybe the ignition switch or something along those lines.
The noise it makes is like a repetative clicking sound.
If you know whats wrong, please help me and let me know how to fix it
thanks
Last edited by CamaRod; Sep 29, 2004 at 03:55 PM.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 86Z/92 RS Camaro
Engine: 357 vortec finished. need tuning
Transmission: Still works
Axle/Gears: need 3.73
Maybe time to replace the battery. If you another car, take the battery out and use it on your car.
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