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You cant really, sometimes shadetree mechanics can get a few extra weeks out of a starter that has a bad solenoid by hitting the starter with something. After a while that wont work either. You can use a screwdriver to cross connect the two large terminals on the starter to bypass the solenoid but its not good to do and also dangerous. If you have some kind of ignition problem that you cannot figure out but still need to operate the car in emergencies or to keep from losing a job you can buy a remote starter switch from an auto parts store ( about $10 ) and connect the alligator clips to the 2 large terminals on the starter, then with the ignition switch in the run position press the button to start. Tuck the switch away under the hood for the next start.
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Can start car with screwdriver on starter changed starter still will not start with key?
Either your starter solenoid, if not check the neutral safety or clutch safety switch.
Why do you have to tap your starter to get your car to start?
Bad starter solenoid. Bad brushes more likely (worn out)
Why will a 91 Lincoln Town Car start with a screwdriver touching the solenoid but not with the key manually?
Not to bash on the last answer, but, the starter solenoid probably isn't at fault here. If it will start with the screwdriver then the starter solenoid is functioning. It either does or it doesnt. The answer lies in circuitry back from the solenoid to the ignition switch. You could have a bad ignition switch or neutral/safety switch.AnswerDefective starter solenoid.
By taping on the starter on a Pontiac G6 will that make the car crank?
Possibly if the starter solenoid contacts are weakened as this will cause them to reconnect long enough to start the vehicle or the plunger is seized in the wrong position. Once you start tapping starters to engage them a replacement is on the horizon.
Why does a polar start remote car starter not work?
polar car starter programing
Vehicle wii not start when turn key?
Could be a number of things:1. is the battery flat? check the lights on your dashboard to see2. do you have gas in the car?3. faulty starter motor - try tapping the starter motor with a hammer and try to start it againif it still won't start, try push starting it and then take it to a mechanic
Will a car start if the starter is a bad?
No
Cool start remote car starter will not start the car?
It's broken!
What does a car starter motor solenoid do?
When opened by the starter switch, it sends electricity from the battery to the starter motor to start the car.
Can you jump start a car with a bad starter?
Yes, it is possible to jump start a car with a bad starter, but not for very long. The car will eventually die again. It is best to take it to an accredited mechanic and have a professional fix the starter on your car.
Why wont my automatic car starter start my car?
wrong key when using the remote starter the starter does't crank long enough to start the car. Starting the car with the key the car starts five. Could use some help.
How do you start my car from the cylonoid?
starter solined
