Can't get my 95 eclipse gs to turn over. Noticed it starting to bog down when starting last week(it's my daily driver). Went to start it last night, have full power(tech checked battery & alternator & both are good), clutch pushed in, won't start/turn over. At a tech ' s suggestion, disconnected the clutch safety switch to bypass it, & that still didn't work. any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! !

 

seized.

 

put it in neutral, put a wrench on the crank pulley and try turning it by hand.

 

okay thank you I will try this. any idea what would cause it? and is it something (if I can move the crank and it will start) I can do to prevent this from happening again

 

if its seized youre looking at a rebuild. The causes are many. Google it.

If it isnt seized its likely a starter issue or shot clutch. Youll have to try bump starting it. Only if it isnt seized.

 

Okay thank you. I'm gonna try to turn it over by hand tomorrow. im hoping it does..... and its onky the starter

 

okay so I put a 3/8 19mm socket on the crank pulley bolt and it turned!!!!!!YEAH. so going to advance to pick up a starter NOW!!!! Fingers crossed this will fix the issue.

 

well, no.
That just means it isnt seized.
Try a flying hot lead to the starter. If it works, its the ign relay circuit, if not, then go ahead and get a starter. The old one can be rebuilt.

More testing. Less part swapping. Thats a damned odd habit with you yanks
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