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red90runner · 11-23-2006, 12:53 PM

My samurai doesn't start. It has a newer battery: this is the second new battery in a year or so, so I am not replacing it yet. Once I jump it, it runs perfectly fine, starts up fine. I ran it for a long time this morning to charge the battery. Pulled back into my driveway. Won't start. No clicking noises at all. The lights come on the dash etc, but the engine will not turn over. Anybody have any ideas? I'm not going to start dumping money into this engine because I will be swapping out the 1.3 for a 16V soon, however, I would like it to work. Maybe an elctrical short somewhere? Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks
-Pat

zuki_06 · 11-23-2006, 01:44 PM

1 check your alt 2 check your batt and make sure its 12.5 or so 3 check all your fuses and relays 4 check your batt terminals to be sure they are tight 5 check your grounds 6 check your connections on the starter 7 make sure they are not dirty 8 see if you are gettin voltage to the starter if not then you have a problem elsewhere if so your starter is probly shot...post back with more detailed info

zuki_06 · 11-23-2006, 01:45 PM

they dont have 2 be in that order thats just what i came up with...maybe som1 else can add to that

Logan80 · 11-23-2006, 01:48 PM

Make sure your battery terminals and cable ends are clean, makes a huge difference.

Hvy_Chevy · 11-23-2006, 01:56 PM

clean tight connections
12.something volts not running
14.something running

red90runner · 11-23-2006, 02:16 PM

thanks, I will check those things and get back to you guys.

all_atv · 11-23-2006, 05:08 PM

My bet would be your starter is bad, works alright till the starter gets hot then wont turn over or will turn over slowly. To test turn your lights on (they should be bright if you have a charged batterey) and hold key in the crank position, the lights should dim quite a bit. Indicating the starter is pulling alot of juice but acts as if its stuck and wont turn over. Also If batterey drains the voltage regulator could be bad, that is if sami's have one of these.

red90runner · 11-24-2006, 01:03 PM

so after i drove it around for awhile, i turned off the engine but the motor would not start. The lights would come on, but nothing. This morning, I go to turn the lights on or turn the engine over, and nothing. No lights or anything. I cleaned the battery terminals and that did nothing either. I will try the other connections as well. I'm stumped.

crashnzuk · 11-24-2006, 05:45 PM

I haven't had the problem myself, but I hear the ign switches go bad.
Travis..

Hvy_Chevy · 11-24-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red90runner

This morning, I go to turn the lights on or turn the engine over, and nothing. No lights or anything.

sounds like you have something draining the battery

11-23-2006, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
red90runner Gives Zero Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35527 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,492	starting problem My samurai doesn't start. It has a newer battery: this is the second new battery in a year or so, so I am not replacing it yet. Once I jump it, it runs perfectly fine, starts up fine. I ran it for a long time this morning to charge the battery. Pulled back into my driveway. Won't start. No clicking noises at all. The lights come on the dash etc, but the engine will not turn over. Anybody have any ideas? I'm not going to start dumping money into this engine because I will be swapping out the 1.3 for a 16V soon, however, I would like it to work. Maybe an elctrical short somewhere? Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks -Pat __________________ -Pat Polygoats Offroad Club

11-23-2006, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
zuki_06 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62642 Location: Near Fort Wayne IN Posts: 251	1 check your alt 2 check your batt and make sure its 12.5 or so 3 check all your fuses and relays 4 check your batt terminals to be sure they are tight 5 check your grounds 6 check your connections on the starter 7 make sure they are not dirty 8 see if you are gettin voltage to the starter if not then you have a problem elsewhere if so your starter is probly shot...post back with more detailed info __________________ 88 Sammi - extended shackles - spray bombed interior and exterior

11-23-2006, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
zuki_06 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62642 Location: Near Fort Wayne IN Posts: 251	they dont have 2 be in that order thats just what i came up with...maybe som1 else can add to that __________________ 88 Sammi - extended shackles - spray bombed interior and exterior

11-23-2006, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hvy_Chevy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14094 Location: Maine Posts: 4,503	clean tight connections 12.something volts not running 14.something running __________________ Size does matter. Leave the Zukes to those who really understand.

11-23-2006, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
red90runner Gives Zero Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35527 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,492	thanks, I will check those things and get back to you guys. __________________ -Pat Polygoats Offroad Club

11-23-2006, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Logan80 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53863 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 27	Make sure your battery terminals and cable ends are clean, makes a huge difference.

11-23-2006, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
all_atv Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79432 Location: S.E. IOWA Posts: 131	My bet would be your starter is bad, works alright till the starter gets hot then wont turn over or will turn over slowly. To test turn your lights on (they should be bright if you have a charged batterey) and hold key in the crank position, the lights should dim quite a bit. Indicating the starter is pulling alot of juice but acts as if its stuck and wont turn over. Also If batterey drains the voltage regulator could be bad, that is if sami's have one of these. __________________ My All American Japanese Built Team! [COLOR="Red"][B]RED[/B][/COLOR] 1988.5 Sami, Toy's, Jeepeater lift, 1.6, 33x14 boggers. [B][COLOR="White"]WHITE[/COLOR][/B] 1988 Sami, stock for now. Plans: Spring over, 1.6, and 31's. [COLOR="Blue"][B]BLUE[/B][/COLOR] 1992 Sami, stock for now. Plans: Spring over and 31's.

11-24-2006, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
red90runner Gives Zero Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35527 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,492	so after i drove it around for awhile, i turned off the engine but the motor would not start. The lights would come on, but nothing. This morning, I go to turn the lights on or turn the engine over, and nothing. No lights or anything. I cleaned the battery terminals and that did nothing either. I will try the other connections as well. I'm stumped. __________________ -Pat Polygoats Offroad Club

11-24-2006, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
crashnzuk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17632 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,422	I haven't had the problem myself, but I hear the ign switches go bad. Travis.. __________________ 74 Ramcharger, 360, 4spd, 60/70 on 37s 91.5 Dodge 6BT 5 spd tow rig

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