Just got my RSR exhaust, but my GSR won't turn on anymore...

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05-02-2006 | 08:02 AM

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krweby

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Originally Posted by jesusublime99

UPS guy just delivered my new RSR ExMag exhaust today and I can't wait 'till I put it on! Also I just installed my new Greddy header on Saturday night- my first 2 upgrades after my extensive tune-up; but when I tried to turn on my car on Sunday, it wouldn't start anymore. I checked my battery's voltage and it was good. I think it may be my starter; it doesn't even crank. It has never hesitated when being started.
I have 2 questions, any and all help is truly appreciated:
How can I test the starter?
What else could be the cause?

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05-02-2006 | 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle

If you turn the key and you hear the motor turning and trying to start then the starter is fine. You guys have some crazy ways of diagnosing problems. :noes:

yeah, he said it doesn't crank at all. that, and the wires and shit were installed 3 months ago. car failed on start only this sunday.

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05-02-2006 | 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by reno96teg

jesusublime99, given that the car failed to start immediately after you installed the header, i would check all wires and connections in the area. you could possible have knocked something loose or forgot to plug something back in.. go over everything.

starters usually don't fail from one day to the next.

After I installed my header Saturday night, I probably started it at least 6 more times that night without hesitation. There aren't too many wires in the way of installing the header, and I've triple-checked and wires are all connected. NGK wires have been installed correctly for 3 months.

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Originally Posted by gsrtommy

if u want to see if its the start tap the cylinode with a wrench or something metal and as your doin it have somone try to start it. If it turns your starter is shot

I'll try this when I get home; just to clarify- the starter should turn when its tapped while someone is cranking?

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05-02-2006 | 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jesusublime99

I'll try this when I get home; just to clarify- the starter should turn when its tapped while someone is cranking?

it might, which is why you should try, if it starts to work a little after you've hit it a few times it's probably shot and needs to be replaced

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05-02-2006 | 12:53 PM

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westcoaststyle

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I missed the doesn't crank at all, obviously. Check to be sure that the actuating wire on the starter is making contact. Just make sure it's connected for one, and wiggle it around to be sure it's not crazy loose and touching the post. It's a small, single wire going into the starter. Sometimes they corrode and lose contact so check that.

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05-02-2006 | 05:54 PM

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Thnaks for your input everyone. Well, I tried tapping it and a little more than tapping, and also checked that wire that goes to the starter, and still no luck. Still does not crank. Seems like it could be starter after all.

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05-02-2006 | 07:13 PM

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I removed the starter and took it to Autozone, they tested it and the result is that its dead. I'm think I'm going to go with the OEM starter for $225 vs $130 from the local Autozone.

Thanks everyone.