What am I doing wrong ?

Harry Goodwin

• 353 Answers
• Posted on May 14, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2000 nissan maxima and just the other day

check the wire terminals on the starter, they may be loose and not making proper contact

SOURCE: 2001 Avalon was dead (battery). Won't start or jump

Assuming the motor is not frozen, you are probably not getting 12 V *at the starter motor* while cranking.
Also, try charging the battery; a dead battery may draw so much power from the jump that there still is not enough left for the starter - specially if you are using marshmallow $5.00 jumper cables.
Check it out and correct the problem (Bad ground?).
If this is a manual transmission, you can check tha the motor is not frozen by putting it in 3rd gera and rocking it to see if the motor turns. Remember to put it back in neutral befor you play some more with the starter motor

SOURCE: Problems with starting up battery is fully charged

Hi my name is Tom and I am here to help.

You are on the right track with a heavy duty battery. You have a diesel engine. It has a high compression. If you replace your starter with a heavy duty one, that should clear up your problem.

If I can be of further help let me know.

TomE [email protected]

SOURCE: i have a 2000 jeep

If you have power to the small trigger lead on the starter when you turn the key to the on position, problem could be the starter or the starter solenoid. If there is no power there check the starter relay and relay connections. Could also be the ignition switch itself.
Only test after the battery is verified as good, terminals are clean and both ends of battery main wires are checked for tightness.

SOURCE: tried to jump start hooked up cables wrong now no

You have problaby blown a 40 to 60 amp fuse, which should be one of the largest fuses in the fuse box, or a copper or aluminum strip - just pull it out and take it to your local auto parts house and they will sell you another one - good luck and have a nice day :O)