overheating then no starter

supraluver4life · 08-31-2010, 02:05 PM

So a few days ago I was on a back road up in the mountains and my car overheated. But it didn't just overheat, it overheated then bogged out and died. I went to try to start it and all I hear was a click. So I thought ok so I overheated my starter, then I waited half an hour and the same thing. So we roll started it and I drove it home. Haven't driven it since. So the starter just clicks now when I start it. Problem started when it overheated.

Ranma · 08-31-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by supraluver4life

So a few days ago I was on a back road up in the mountains and my car overheated. But it didn't just overheat, it overheated then bogged out and died. I went to try to start it and all I hear was a click. So I thought ok so I overheated my starter, then I waited half an hour and the same thing. So we roll started it and I drove it home. Haven't driven it since. So the starter just clicks now when I start it. Problem started when it overheated.

My 89 Firebird started to do the same thing after a hard ride through the mountains. It refused to turn over at first but started after a cool down. The starter went tango uniform not long after. I can only suppose the excessive heat damaged the solenoid somehow. It worked in a cool condition but never warm. I can only supose the engine overheat vs hot engine has speedup up the process.

supraluver4life · 09-06-2010, 08:29 AM

it dont work at all lol

Ranma · 09-06-2010, 01:22 PM

My lingered for years, was out of the country mostly but not long after returning full time it failed for good. I think the overheat damaged the starter somehow. You can take it out and test it or you can apply power directly. If it is ok, a relay must be bad. Have you checked the solenoid?

supraluver4life · 09-06-2010, 04:26 PM

and how do i check the solenoid?

btwilson86 · 09-06-2010, 05:49 PM

Your problem could be the starter/solenoid, could be old wiring, could be bad connections somewhere.... Pull the starter out, go bench test it at an auto parts store, and post back with the results. We can help you more once we start narrowing down the problem.

Bill UK · 09-06-2010, 09:01 PM

Try this first; connect a wire (about 15 – 20 amp) to the small spade connector on the starter motor, there are only two wires going to the starter, (both are positive) one large red wire which is bolted on to the starter and one thin one that is connected to a plastic shielded spade connector, (this is where your new wire connects to). The other end of the wire temporally insulate for now, turn on the ignition (make sure its not in gear) remove the temporary insulation from the new wire and touch the positive terminal on the battery. If it does start and you continue to have success, let us know.

speedfiend · 09-06-2010, 10:10 PM

If you have the required voltages on the starter hot leads I would put a socket & ratchet on the harmonic balancer and make sure that the engine hasn't seized.
Driving one hot enough to shut down is a very bad thing, I have seen many in that condition that locked up tight, sad but true...
My 2 cents

cre · 09-06-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfiend

If you have the required voltages on the starter hot leads I would put a socket & ratchet on the harmonic balancer and make sure that the engine hasn't seized.
Driving one hot enough to shut down is a very bad thing, I have seen many in that condition that locked up tight, sad but true...
My 2 cents

I agree.... PLEASE make sure to pull the EFI fuse or, better yet, disconnect the battery first!!!!!!

916MKIIIx2 · 09-07-2010, 05:17 AM

something you're taught in auto school, unplug the negative battery and remove the fuel injection fuse/fuel pump, and hopefully that bad boy turns when you take the ratched to it ;;

08-31-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	overheating then no starter So a few days ago I was on a back road up in the mountains and my car overheated. But it didn't just overheat, it overheated then bogged out and died. I went to try to start it and all I hear was a click. So I thought ok so I overheated my starter, then I waited half an hour and the same thing. So we roll started it and I drove it home. Haven't driven it since. So the starter just clicks now when I start it. Problem started when it overheated. __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

09-06-2010, 08:29 AM	#3
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	it dont work at all lol __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

09-06-2010, 01:22 PM	#4
Ranma 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 10	My lingered for years, was out of the country mostly but not long after returning full time it failed for good. I think the overheat damaged the starter somehow. You can take it out and test it or you can apply power directly. If it is ok, a relay must be bad. Have you checked the solenoid? __________________ 1986 Mk III MA70 7MGE Targa Top 5 Speed Stock Exhaust

09-06-2010, 04:26 PM	#5
supraluver4life 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 135	and how do i check the solenoid? __________________ Cusco front, Tein Rear coilovers Massive DDP, 3'' custom catless exhaust, Tsudo muffler 4.5'' outlet, Apexi cold air intake, Act stage 3 clutch, ct26 turbo (stock)- 10psi +300rwhp "Not driving a car because its too nice, is like not fucking your gf so shes still tight for the next guy"

09-06-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Your problem could be the starter/solenoid, could be old wiring, could be bad connections somewhere.... Pull the starter out, go bench test it at an auto parts store, and post back with the results. We can help you more once we start narrowing down the problem. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

09-06-2010, 09:01 PM	#7
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	Try this first; connect a wire (about 15 – 20 amp) to the small spade connector on the starter motor, there are only two wires going to the starter, (both are positive) one large red wire which is bolted on to the starter and one thin one that is connected to a plastic shielded spade connector, (this is where your new wire connects to). The other end of the wire temporally insulate for now, turn on the ignition (make sure its not in gear) remove the temporary insulation from the new wire and touch the positive terminal on the battery. If it does start and you continue to have success, let us know.

09-06-2010, 10:10 PM	#8
speedfiend Intake Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mobile, AL/ Iquitos, Peru Posts: 36	If you have the required voltages on the starter hot leads I would put a socket & ratchet on the harmonic balancer and make sure that the engine hasn't seized. Driving one hot enough to shut down is a very bad thing, I have seen many in that condition that locked up tight, sad but true... My 2 cents __________________ 88 N/A targa, 5 speed, tint, thumpin' tunes, APEXi & KYB's, tweaked AFM, Hayden fan... *5 Favorite yodas I've owned, I am a believer!* 85 Supra 5 speed, tint, sunroof 77 Celica GT, 20R, 5 speed, tint, cam, header, tweaked Mikuni S/Ds, K&N 91 DX & 99 LE Camrys, for when I did the family thing 86 1 Ton P/U, 22RE, SR-5 speed, tint, buckets, 500w stereo, header, alloys, tweaked AFM, K&N 86 4x4, 22RE 5-speed, tint, 4" lift, cam, header, tweaked AFM, K&N, bored .040 500 character limit...

09-07-2010, 05:17 AM	#10
916MKIIIx2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 152	something you're taught in auto school, unplug the negative battery and remove the fuel injection fuse/fuel pump, and hopefully that bad boy turns when you take the ratched to it ;;

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