Been having trouble starting my '99 for about 2 months. Thought it was battery problem, but even after replacing the battery I'm having trouble. When I start up there doesn't appear to be any dimming in the lights, the engine just won't turn at all. Not even a click. After about the 5th or 6th try, it starts up like there was never a problem. My check engine light just came on for an 02 sensor (California emmissions). I don't think that's a factor though. Any ideas? Thanks.
'99 SR5 Trouble Starting
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DTC? That's the computer codes right. If so I had 2, but one was the 02 sensor and the other was a degraded Cat Conv, which I was told is due to the 02 sensor. Although, I haven't had the codes checked since I replaced the battery. Any ideas on how I could self-diagnose a worn ignition switch?
UoD
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I had a similar problem with my 1996 Acura 3.2 TL ....
Sometimes when I would turn the key, nothing would happen. No dimming, no clicking, nothing. I would just keep turning it 10 or 20 times and eventually it would just start as if nothing was wrong. It would only do this for about 3 or 4 straight days once every 2 months.
I never got the problem fixed because it really didn't bother me that much... and I knew I was getting rid of the vehicle soon anyways. My mechanic told me it was probably the started that needed replaced. He checked everything else that it would be --- and that was the only piece left. The problem with the 3.2 TLs is that you have to remove the front axle to get to the starter ---- and I never felt like paying for him to do that.
Sometimes when I would turn the key, nothing would happen. No dimming, no clicking, nothing. I would just keep turning it 10 or 20 times and eventually it would just start as if nothing was wrong. It would only do this for about 3 or 4 straight days once every 2 months.
I never got the problem fixed because it really didn't bother me that much... and I knew I was getting rid of the vehicle soon anyways. My mechanic told me it was probably the started that needed replaced. He checked everything else that it would be --- and that was the only piece left. The problem with the 3.2 TLs is that you have to remove the front axle to get to the starter ---- and I never felt like paying for him to do that.
mikes4runner
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I would check the starter solinoids, clean the contacts see if that helps.
What engine do you have?
Mike
What engine do you have?
Mike
