It could be a problem with either starter if it won't turn over, the wiring to the starter, or it could be related to the fuel or spark delivery when turning over if the starter does turn the engine over.
If the timing belt is that old, I don't think that it's that, unless it skipped somehow, which is unlikely. I think that you should check the electrical side, to see if a coil is bad or something like that.If the timing belt is that old, I don't think that it's that, unless it skipped somehow, which is unlikely. I think that you should check the electrical side, to see if a coil is bad or something like that.
How do i do that? Its also like my battery wont keep a charge when its just parked...How do i do that? Its also like my battery wont keep a charge when its just parked...
If it won't start due to battery: Check the battery like this: Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car. If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok. Check that the battery cable plus post, goes to the starter, Minus post to a good ground, like the engine. If wiring is ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter. Problem is most likely the Solenoid's bendix gear or starting relay, Have someone bang on the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging the bendix gear.. Hope this helps.
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It could be a problem with either starter if it won't turn over, the wiring to the starter, or it could be related to the fuel or spark delivery when turning over if the starter does turn the engine over.
If the timing belt is that old, I don't think that it's that, unless it skipped somehow, which is unlikely. I think that you should check the electrical side, to see if a coil is bad or something like that.
How do i do that? Its also like my battery wont keep a charge when its just parked...
If it won't start due to battery:
Check the battery like this:
Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car.
If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok.
Check that the battery cable plus post, goes to the starter, Minus post to a good ground, like the engine.
If wiring is ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter.
Problem is most likely the Solenoid's bendix gear or starting relay, Have someone bang on the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging the bendix gear..
Hope this helps.