I am having trouble with my 1990 240sx. I haev power from the battery but none of that power is getting to the engine and turning it over. Anyone know what the problem could be? I am checked connections over and over and i just can’t figure it out… Has anyone else had this type of problem and fixed it?
Thanks,
twoforty
When my alternator died I had lots of power to the stereo and lights, but not enough to turn it over.
How much did you pay for your new alternator??
Is the starter is still fine? get an AVR test done then report back :salute:
AVR test? Im not sure what that is…
There is clicking when i turn the key but something isn’t connecting…
i’m having that exact same problem right now with my 180sx. i put it in the shop today and asked him to tell me whats wrong when he gets back to me i’ll post the problem
Get someone to boost you and see if it starts.
tried boosting before it doesnt work i think you may have blown the relay switch for your ignition coil like i said i’ll let you know when my car gets back
Starter brushes may be worn. Take the starter out and get it test at Can Tire. Have you tried to push start it?
What i ment was an alternator, battery, and starter test. If it is clikcing it sounds like your starter solenoid. While being cranked get a long piece of wood and hit your starter. It might help. If not just get a new starter (about 80 bucks from my work). Also try boosting it.
you should be able to push start it it might be a faulty wire or maybe the cylinoid is gone
Im going ot take the starter out and get it checked i think. My problem is that the starter is next to impossible to get at. What is the easiest way?
So you had the same problem as i did drifterx? man, that would be a great help if you got some info from your mechanic. I don’t think my starter woulda went out like that, it has to be a relay. Damn wiring confuses me…
scott
ya im pretty sure its just the relay only a $25 fix he said he would get back to me 2morrow morning with whats wrong so i shoudl know soon
The starter is like 2 bolts that are underneath the car and just unhook the wires.
Yeah I think its ur starter…same problem with my car a couple weeks ago…radio and lights would turn on but car wouldnt turn over…
My starter was burned out…so had to replace it…
With my burned out starter…the only way I could start the car was to take a stick and hit the starter…after that it would start but it would like barely start…mechanic said the brushes or the 2 solenoids were gone…werent contacting…or something…so hit it with a stick…its a temporary fix but eventually it wont work after hitting it with a stick anymore
how did u get in there to hit it each time?
Get the battery checked before the starter. Might be getting weak and not putting out enough juice to the starter, or your posts may need cleaning. Might not be getting good contact. Take the battery to Partsource or something for testing.
Then check the starter. I’m pretty sure they come as one piece (solenoid built in). The easiest way to get to the starter is from underneath, but you have to kind of feel your way around to get all the bolts. I think there was 4 on mine. One was real hard to get to because it was at the transmission/firewall/back of engine area.
If that doesn’t work, then check the alt belt for wear and cracks.
well i tried dj_rice’s way of just hitting the starter… and it worked. So now i just need a new starter. The help was MUCH Appreciated.
scott