my family member has 2005 mits. outlander
on and off issue with starting
when try to start the vehicle it will not start can hear engine turning but will not start , when I turn off, I can hear click sound couple times in engine bay and it stops, after 3-4 times it will start the vehicle,
I scan the vehicle and no error code were recorded
dealer told him that ignition is a problem,
we got new ignition switch same thing happens but will not start at all now, engine turns and once turn off the key that click sound is heard and it stops..
I searched but couldn't located answer , there were similar posts few years back but no reply was posted with solution..

 

fuel pump, starter throwout. Two that come to mind.

 

sounds like you are not letting the fuel pump cycle. usually fuel pump runs off battery before you start or during the ignition key turn. I would hazard a guess that the battery is worn and needs replacing. get a battery test done i would bet it is old and fails the test. a newer battery ought to 1. power fuel pump, and 2. turn over vehicle. if the battery is worn you may only be doing the cranking and not getting fuel into the engine.

thoughts anyone?


steve-o

2005 outlander
ralliart engine.

project in planning right now.