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Old 11-06-2009, 12:11 AM
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Re: distinguishing between starter motor or ign switch

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Originally Posted by AUSVX View Post
Hey everyone.

I've read all the click click click start issues (this may be different) but still can't determine the source of my problem.

My particular problem is when I start the car, I turn the key, I get a click and instantly following click the starter motor turns over, starting the car.

There's NO turning of the key a couple of times because it keeps clicking and not starting. Mine is a combo of click and start straight away in one turn of the key.

Sometimes while the starter motor is turning over I also hear a click.

I've installed a remote start ages ago, this bypasses the ignition key switch. When I remote start my car I still get the click followed by instant start (exactly the same as mentioned above.

To me this would indicate a bad starter motor but just wanted to get someones second opinion.

Thanks, Jordan.
What is the problem if the car starts properly?

The click you hear after turning the key or using the remote, will surely be the solenoid engaging, as it closes contacts to energise the starter.

"Sometimes while the starter motor is turning over I also hear a click."

Is this the problem you have, if so please elaborate.
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