car has power but wont crank

[kevingotashotoo]

had coolant spraying out of a hose on my drivers side, which pretty much soaked all my wires, was driving the car after i had fixed the problem and no problems...now i go to start the car again and it has power but wont even crank....whats going on?

 

[sdpatt]

What do you mean by "crank?" ProjectSHO89 outlined the terms in a previous topic and I have added descriptions as shown below.

Search keys: define crank turn over fire start run

Won't Crank - Engine crankshaft will not physically rotate by starter when the ignition key is turned to START

Cranks but does not fire - Engine spins by starter, but no combustion in cylinders either by no spark or fuel

Cranks, fires somewhat, won't run - Engine cranks, able to generate some combustion events, not able to maintain revolutions when starter is disengaged

 

[kevingotashotoo]

engine wont crank....no rearrreear sound at all, fuel pump comes on...CE light is as bright as the other one beside it

 

[projectSHO89]

No crank:

What year and tranny? There are significant differences.

Do the dash lights dim at all when you hit START?

Aftermarket alarm with starter ****?

Possibilites include ignition switch, relay, interlocks (clutch, MLPS), starter motor, wiring faults.

Steve

 

[kevingotashotoo]

1992, mtx ,all lights are bright, tach moves slightly...its as if im trying to start the car without pressing down the clutch...also i have no alarm

 

[projectSHO89]

Click SEARCH, select Advanced SEARCH, enter keywords "starter troubleshoot" and my username.

I have covered the procedure a few times, probably most thoroughly 2-3 years ago.

Also, go the the "How do I...." forum and download the electrical schematics for your car.

Steve

 

[kevingotashotoo]

the search for that term doesnt show up

i checked my battery which checked up good, checked my fuses on my firewall all check up good

where exactly is my starter located on my 92 mtx

should i check my codes?

 

[kevingotashotoo]

checked my codes and one of them which may be a cause is a 621= (O) Solenoid/circuit failure - shift solenoid 1 - Transmissions

managed to bump start it, ran fine actually better than usual, my cutch felt normal aswell, will not crank after i turn it off so its something

 

[ohfosho]

its the starter. tap it with a hammer then try to start. if it starts you know for sure that it is the starter solenoid (in the starter assmbly, you usually replace it as a whole). happens on older cars.

well first check the connections on the starter, but if its the original starter, or near 10 years old, think of it as preventative maintenance replacing the starter.

the starter is on the flywheel/tranny side of the engine/driver side engine bay, as it turns the flywheel to start the engine. at the bottom, right under the oil filter (if you have changed your own oil before...you know the part that you cant miss when all the oil from the filter comes out?)

 

[projectSHO89]

the search for that term doesnt show up

i checked my battery which checked up good, checked my fuses on my firewall all check up good

where exactly is my starter located on my 92 mtx

should i check my codes?

Do it again. Works perfectly.

I've already given you your possibilities and pointed you in the direction where to look for exact info.

Good luck.

 

[kevingotashotoo]

thanks for pointing me in the right direction, as you can see im slightly mechanically incline, but i think changing a starter is no challenge

 

[kevingotashotoo]

its the starter. tap it with a hammer then try to start. if it starts you know for sure that it is the starter solenoid (in the starter assmbly, you usually replace it as a whole). happens on older cars.

well first check the connections on the starter, but if its the original starter, or near 10 years old, think of it as preventative maintenance replacing the starter.

the starter is on the flywheel/tranny side of the engine/driver side engine bay, as it turns the flywheel to start the engine. at the bottom, right under the oil filter (if you have changed your own oil before...you know the part that you cant miss when all the oil from the filter comes out?)

damn, i remember that now, its been long since ive changed the oil(oil is still good, no more than 40k a week) anyways thanks for that aswell