Alright I am drawing a blank after 4 hours of attempting to diagnose my car, the engine still will not start or even turn over.

I checked the ignition fuses on the engine bay fusebox and the passenger fusebox, i checked the engine control fuse, oil level, etc. It was driving just fine earlier today and then parked it on the driveway from 3pm til about 5pm and then it wont start.


I had to tighten one of the battery terminals, and the battery was working fine, brought the top up and down and windows. Just won't turn over...

I NEED HELP, ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

 

You getting a clicking noise? Could be starter...

 

yea... i turn the ignition and it clicks once then i let off and pull key out and theres a clicking grindy noise coming from near the headers...



how would i fix that without havin someone tow it in...

 

Clicking is usually low battery - try jumping, then get new battery.

 

the clicking occurs after key is removed, plus battery was brand new i march and is giving a perfect voltage reading, all electrical instruments are functional and we did jump it and nothing.

 

Get a prybar and hammer, tap on the starter and try starting it.

 

lol i literally just got done cleaning alotta the oil and crap on the starter and the car actually started to turn over, so tomorrow im gonna put it on stilts again and clean it some more, if then it doesnt start im gonna take it in and have it tested.


thank you for the advice!

 

wack the starter with a hammer. It will most likely work after

 

wacking it is only a temporary fix, it starts then it wont start after a few, the oil gasket is old and worn and has been leaking onto the starter so it's not shorted out yet but its no longer getting sufficient power to start it, however there is a bypass near there to jump it and force the engine to start, which worked to get it into the garage again.

 

Get a new starter and fix your oil leak.