no start

[kirbysav]

Yesterday, my 95 sho MTX started fine. I shut it off and went to start it later. nothing!!!! someone had mentioned a clutch switch to me. I started it today and had no problems with it!! anyone have any idea what the problem could be?
thanx
kurt

 

[autobahnsho]

When you try to start, what happens?

-Does it crank?
-Does the tachometer move?
-When you turn the key on before 'start' do you hear the fuel pump a little? (This is a good thing)

Yes the car won't start unless the clutch switch is giving a good signal. It's so dummies like me won't try to start the car early in the morning when I was tired without pushing the clutch in and crushing my brother's bike against the garage wall.. (In an old Datsun a long time ago..)

 

[kirbysav]

it didn't crank, the tach did nothing and i think the clutch pedal might have felt a little weird. I did hear the fuel pump. any ideas hor to bypass the clutch switch?

 

[kirbysav]

it didn't crank, the tach did nothing and i think the clutch pedal might have felt a little weird. I did hear the fuel pump. any ideas hor to bypass the clutch switch?

 

[TYSHO]

Disconnect the clutch switch and place a wire in the wire harness, connecting the two prongs or whatever. For more info on this you can go to www.shotimes.com it's there.

 

[masho95]

Sounds more like a starter going out. When mine died it worked much like yours. Worked sometimes and later it wouldn't. Eventually, sometime soon if it's your starter it won't work at all. You hear a clicking noise when trying to start it?

 

[kirbysav]

Actually, i just got the car like a week ago and the starter was just replaced. i have the service papers on it. it almost seems like the clutch isn't in at all. like if u try to turn the key w/o the clutch in. I am gonna take a look at it tomorrow. it is freezing here!!!!! heheheh
i am originally from maynard ma.
thanx

 

[autobahnsho]

Also-

Welcome to the forums!

Lately once you hit the "add reply" button you have to wait awhile. It's working, but slowly. Don't hit "add reply" again because you'll end up with double posts.

If you click the button marked "edit" on YOUR posts, you can check the box marked "delete" to get rid of anything you didn't want to post...

 

[kirbysav]

Thanx didn't know that

 

[kirbysav]

OK guys, here's the deal. It started twice yesterday morning, not at all last night. I got up at 6 am, and it started right up. I am scared to shut it off!!!!! Any ideas on this one?
thanx

 

[Mr Anonymous]

You either have a loose connection to the starter resulting in an intermittent no-start condition, a bad starter solenoid, or you have a intermittently failing clutch interlock switch.

Best bet would be to crawl under the car and check the connections to the starter (esp. the S-term connection, the one that clips on to the spade lug).

 

[Blackheart4355]

Are you plugging it in at night?? I assume Maine is as cold at night as it is here in New Brunswick..we are neighbours by the by...If you aren't pluggin it in..it may not want to start at night..as it warms up durin the day..it might....you just never know....

 

[kirbysav]

It is weird cause sometimes it starts at night. It is warmer here today than it has been and it is doing the same thing. Almost seems like the clutch interlock switch. know anything about it?
thanx

 

[kirbysav]

PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!! Got under car banged starter with rubber hammer lightly.....car started!!!!!!! thanx for everyone's input on it. the starter was just replaced in january!!!! wonder if it just had to be broken in?
thanx again
kurt

 

[autobahnsho]

The "hammer bang method" (sorry if I'm using someone's trademark! ) fixing the problem usually means that the solenoid is on the way to the graveyard.

Is the new starter NEW or rebuilt? Too bad you don't have an earlier model car, as the solenoid is on the fender, not the starter, and only costs $10... (I just learned the difference yesterday!)

 

[kirbysav]

starter was rebuilt. talked to the guy i bought the car from. he said he would replace it for free!!!! He is a nice guy. i will prob replace the solenoid as well. the car is so hard to work on. i have never seen so many electrical components

 

[masho95]

masho95:
Sounds more like a starter going out. When mine died it worked much like yours. Worked sometimes and later it wouldn't. Eventually, sometime soon if it's your starter it won't work at all. You hear a clicking noise when trying to start it?

Hey I was right for once!! How many points do I get for that?

 

[kirbysav]

yes, i get 1 click...bang it with hammer and she starts. turns right over....try a few times and eventually, it won't start. I talked to the guy i bought car from. it was just replaced the beginning of this month. he says he will refund me for it. vip auto has a new one for $119. I will not get under that thing and do it myself. It is the worst car i have owned to work on!!!
kurt

 

[autobahnsho]

I don't know, but can you replace the solenoid ONLY? The rest of the starter might be good.

When the solenoid fails the "hammer bang" helps it out. It's just a magnetic switch that when you turn the key the juice flips the switch for the BIG power of the starter to go through.

 

[masho95]

kirbysav:
yes, i get 1 click...bang it with hammer and she starts. turns right over....try a few times and eventually, it won't start. I talked to the guy i bought car from. it was just replaced the beginning of this month. he says he will refund me for it. vip auto has a new one for $119. I will not get under that thing and do it myself. It is the worst car i have owned to work on!!!
kurt

The starter is actually not that tough to replace at all. And if you own a SHO you'd better learn how to work on them, at least the minor things, or have a really big piggy bank.