mackeclipse

hey guys my car will not start.
car-2000 2.5rs auto

i went to go start my car this morning and whatever i tried it just would not start. i turn the key all the way and there is no noise at all. absolutely no sound from starter or anything at all. all the lights work and battery is confirmed to be good.no CEL. just Nothing! so i am stumped at this point.
my ideas are
*brake sensor (or some other sensor)
*starter motor (how would i go about testing this?) i have a voltage meter but not sure what wires to test
*ECU

if anyone could please lend me a hand that would be greatly appreciated. thank you

CatchMyDrift

iTrader: (5)

Sounds like the battery connections are loose. Your lights can work off the voltage of a slight connection, but your starter cannot draw enough. Check the connections and make sure they're nice and tight with no play.

theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

Could be a battery that has lived its life, and cannot give the correct amperage to turn the engine over.

The leads on the alternator could be corroded.

Alternator fuse? lol idk if there is such thing.

mackeclipse

nothing to do with battery. it works perfectly. all the connectors are clean. i just took out my starter since i checked almost everything. anyway to check if the starter is bad since its out already?

CatchMyDrift

iTrader: (5)

Connect it directly to the battery. Just be careful though, it has some kick! lol.

mackeclipse

lol will do that. will probably bolt it down to something because i will never be able to keep this thing in my hand lol

theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

Ah good luck, let us know what ends up fixing your problem

mackeclipse

will do!

CatchMyDrift

iTrader: (5)

It's only going to be connected long enough to get a connection. Don't let it sit there and spin. lol

dub81

iTrader: (39)

Try swap out the battery, sounds like there isnt enough current to power on the system. Or if you have a Digital Multi Meter, try to measure the voltage. If its below 12V, time to get a new battery.

Mulder

Could be the neutral safety switch, try moving it out of park and back in, also try starting in neutral instead of park.

mackeclipse

tested the starter and didnt work for me but took it to kragen and it worked for them.voltage meter for battery ready 12-13 volts.will try starting it in nuetral after i put the starter back in

tesh

iTrader: (5)

kragen/AZ can bench test your alt and batt too - worth a shot to take it all if you're going to make the run - but also, if your starter connected directly to the battery in your car doesn't turn on (ie no starter solenoid, no starter motor running)

then your battery is bad (doesnt provide the amperage for a starter, just enough for headlights which use less than 10~15amps)

mackeclipse

anyone think it could be alternator? battery is tested to be good

mackeclipse

OK guys after a full week of struggle and a new starter it still didn't start. buttttt I FIGURED THIS STUPID THING OUT! the black cable that connects from the ignition to the starter solenoid wasn't contacting. all i did was clean it up and plugged it back in it started right up. its funny because i was just about to call a tow truck to pic her up and take it to the shop. thank god i figured this thing out.