My car has recently developed a starting problem. When I go to crank it over, I hear the standard solenoid 'click', but the starter doesn't engage. After a few tries, it'll turn over and start right up. Normally that tells me the starter is on it's way out, but I'm new to this VATS stuff so I just want to rule that out. I'd imagine VATS wouldn't even get the power to the solenoid, but I'm sure some of you out there know a heck of a lot more about it. Thanks!

Kyle

 

OK, I COULD be wrong, but I don't think so in this case (I always say that to cover my @$$). It's not Vats...my guess is it would be your actual starter. If you hear the solenoid click, then you're getting power down there, if it was VATS then you wouldn't recieve power to the solenoid, and your SECURITY light would stay lit. Also, you wouldn't be able to start your car for 10 minutes or so. But since you say just a couple of tries and it starts, then it's not VATS.

 

You have to wait 5 min. to start
with the vats

 

vats totally eliminates power to the solenoid or injectors. look at the electrical ignition switch (not the key & tumbler), wiring, solenoid, relay or starter. check for voltage drops through the system.

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Kyle Osterholt
Okarche, Oklahoma
ASE Master Certified
86 T/A 383 TPI
89 TTA #1002 T-top/Leather
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2000 Ducati 996 Monoposto

 

That clicking sound indicates the starter needs to be replaced.

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'89 GTA 5.7 TPI bone-stock