Starter Problem?

[Dharn55]

So I have been having problems with my starter for the last several weeks. Somtimes it will start fine, other times the starter clicks once, then nothing. So I have replaced the battery, the electrics for the ignition switch and now a new starter (actually I bought a used starter and had the same problem, so now I put in a brand new starter). Still the same problem, just clicks once, then nothing. For a while it would repeatedly click, but this was with the used starter, with the new just one click. Checked the connections, the engine ground strap, etc., noting appears loose. Everything else in the car works. If I push start the car it runs, then sometimes the starter will work once or twice, then just a click. Battery shows 12+ amps

Any ideas?

Edited September 19, 2009 by Dharn55

[Loren]

Did you check the Start Lock relay?

[Dharn55]

No. Is it located in the rear relay carrier under the convertible top tray?

[Loren]

Yes, it will be on the rear relay support panel - position 7.

[Dharn55]

OK, I swapped the relay for the engine compartment relay, they are the same number, and still the same problem. I think the starter gets its gound from the engine, so I am going to check the ground strap again. any other ideas?

[TKE878]

I had this same prblem with my bug and 911. The grounds stap was the problem. Old and corroded it didn't make a good ground when hot.

[Dharn55]

It seems it was the ground strap. I took it off and checked it for breaks, and for continuity with a resistence meter. Then cleaned the posts and reintalled it. Starter motor works fine now. Thanks to Loren and everyone else for your suggestions. Just wish I had thought of the ground strap before I bought the new starter. Now have a couple of extras. Going on Ebay soon unless someone here needs one. I will make them a great deal.

[roadsession]

It seems it was the ground strap. I took it off and checked it for breaks, and for continuity with a resistence meter. Then cleaned the posts and reintalled it. Starter motor works fine now. Thanks to Loren and everyone else for your suggestions. Just wish I had thought of the ground strap before I bought the new starter. Now have a couple of extras. Going on Ebay soon unless someone here needs one. I will make them a great deal.

Hi - I am having an intermittent starting problem. Car turns over and then dies. Second or third try car starts fine - this happens maybe once a week.

What is the ground strap? Where is it and how would I clean it...

Thanks

[win911]

If the price is right I might be interested for a spare... How much?

[Dharn55]

Sold the newer one, still have the original starter. Not sure if you want that one, works but it is old.