Engine not able to start.

[sunsetbay]

I highly suspect starter motor dead. Any idea how much to replace starter motor?

$200+ for re-con set~ i replaced before for my old ride~ battery no prob but starter motor died~

is your SS manual~? can push start~

 

[greythorne]

$200+ for re-con set~ i replaced before for my old ride~ battery no prob but starter motor died~

is your SS manual~? can push start~

Auto. You replaced it yourself the starter motor?

 

[wlalala]

12.9v means battery is still healthy

one possibility is current leakage, that can cause a healthy batt to go flat...

 

[andyhtc]

12.9v means battery is still healthy

one possibility is current leakage, that can cause a healthy batt to go flat...

Main culprit is usually the dash camera. For my case, the 3rd party contractor from my PI that wired the dash camera wrongly inside the dashboard. This caused my battery to die within 1 year.

After that I changed my dash camera and my freelance installer spotted the wiring error. With the correct wiring, I have not encountered this battery leak issue (yet).

 

[hawthorne]

Sound like alternator uplorry

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Usually alternator uplorry will have check battery light

Ok an update. I brought my multimeter to check battery health. It was 12.99volts, this was taken with engine off. So I suppose battery no issue.

I did read somewhere that the key need to be pushed all the way in then start the engine. Guess I didn’t do that so engine couldn’t start. But today morning I did that and engine started.

Maybe need to monitor again.

My old ride once weak crank but battery healthy. Then sometimes engine will die during idle. End up is crankshaft sensor uplorry.

Subsequently my dashcam I always use those powerbank instead of tap from battery.

 

[zzzzzzz]

got one time i tried to start my lorry also cannot start, then i thought jialat something spoil and called mechanic

mechanic come crank and started swee swee bo dai chi

then i realised i must have poked the key and and just turn it to II without actually cranking it

 

[cscs3]

12.9v means battery is still healthy

one possibility is current leakage, that can cause a healthy batt to go flat...

Not necessary.

 

[sunsetbay]

Auto. You replaced it yourself the starter motor?

done on workshop~ you probably need to call tow truck service~

 

[MadeInAnfield]

I kana also yesterday. Workshop came to my carpark to change

 

[greythorne]

I kana also yesterday. Workshop came to my carpark to change

Change what? Actually I feel that I am not pushing the key all the way in to start. Happened again.

 

[BuGGi3]

Change what? Actually I feel that I am not pushing the key all the way in to start. Happened again.

Some WD40 in the key hole?

 

[recharging]

Tried to start my car engine today morning but when starting, can see the dashboard lights coming up but no cranking. However I can hear click sound only.

So this means my starter motor dead or could it be other issues?

Anyway if it’s the starter motor, any idea how much it can cost? Towing to work shop?

Ride is a Suzuki Swift.

What age is your Swift? Start with using a portable jumpstarter. If it doesnt crank, next step is to try new battery. If still cannot, then it is either starter(unlikely) or alternator(even more unlikely).

Batt, starter, alternator these three are common failure for high mileage car.

 

[wlalala]

What age is your Swift? Start with using a portable jumpstarter. If it doesnt crank, next step is to try new battery. If still cannot, then it is either starter(unlikely) or alternator(even more unlikely).

Batt, starter, alternator these three are common failure for high mileage car.

wah 2009 account first post

 

[greythorne]

What age is your Swift? Start with using a portable jumpstarter. If it doesnt crank, next step is to try new battery. If still cannot, then it is either starter(unlikely) or alternator(even more unlikely).

Batt, starter, alternator these three are common failure for high mileage car.

12years.


I think it must be the starter motor.

 

[CaptainTeo]

Alternator expensive. Hope dun spoilt

 

[hawthorne]

Alternator expensive. Hope dun spoilt

Alternator can buy recon one to save some money. Changed before ard $500 ish. Ya. It's expensive.

Usually alternator will have battery warning light

 

[BuGGi3]

12years.


I think it must be the starter motor.

If you need recon unit let me know, I'll pass you my workshop contact.

Same for alternator.

 

[BuGGi3]

Alternator can buy recon one to save some money. Changed before ard $500 ish. Ya. It's expensive.

Usually alternator will have battery warning light

Alternator failure can be detected easily with an OBD gauge. Would recommend drivers to get one and monitor, once there's a voltage drop under 13v.. probably it's time to change.

 

[Aaron_soh80]

Tried to start my car engine today morning but when starting, can see the dashboard lights coming up but no cranking. However I can hear click sound only.

So this means my starter motor dead or could it be other issues?

Anyway if it’s the starter motor, any idea how much it can cost? Towing to work shop?

Ride is a Suzuki Swift.

Hey I driving swift too..had same prb too. I change to recon starter, $250 include labour, yr battery should be OK rite?

 

[Aaron_soh80]

Alternator expensive. Hope dun spoilt

If alternator kaput, battery won't charge up...