No starter operation - not cranking over?

Hey MIKE,

It does sounds like the battery or cable or the problem, here is an article that can help explain the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Let us know what you find

Best, Ken

That is so good to hear! Please use 2Carpros anytime we are here to help :)

Do you have dash lights with ignition on? check for power at the starter main cable at the starter motor and 12V at the small solenoid terminal on the starter with the key on crank, start here. These guides can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back.

Starter relay or transmission isolator switch sounds like the most obvious cause, check the relay first see pic for location.

Have you checked that the ignition switch is actually working? It may be that the switch is faulty.

Check terminals on back of switch, one will be power in one will be ignition out on first click, and power out on crank.

First, if the battery is fully charged, a bad alt will not cause it to shut down until the battery runs dead. As far as the starter, if it is turning the engine over and starting it, then chances are it is fine.

As far as the alt issue, it should be addressed, but I don't think that is the problem here unless the battery is really weak. So, I need you to start by checking fuel pump pressure to see if it is within the manufacturer's specs. Do that and let me know what you find. If you need directions, go to the home page under "Repair and Service" section. There is a video and directions for this process.

It sounds as if the battery cables themselves have a poor connection, or even more likely the starter is beginning to fail. The next time it "clicks" you can try tapping the starter with a mallet or hammer and see if starts up. The "click" is going to be the starter solenoid plunger pushing out the starter gear to engage with the flywheel but the starter motor is not turning, or getting enough volts/amps to turn it.

Great suggestions guys,

I have included a guide to check the starter, also when this happens is the alarm system light flashing?

Here are some guide to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken