Issue when starting my Lanos (Sometimes)

[SuperDuperDaewoo]

This issue started within the past few weeks. I get in the vehicle, put the key in, turn the key, and all of the electrical stuff (radio, clock, everything). However, the engine doesnt turn at all. I will continue trying to turn the key. Same thing happen. Then all of a sudden I will turn the key and it will start. This issue is happening more frequently, and I need to nip it in the butt quick. What might the problem be, what should I do?

I have a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, MT, cat-back exhaust 46,000 miles.

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[lanos2001]

well when you turn the key and it doesn't turn on does it even crank like its trying too or not? i'm wondering if its the starter.

nick

[SuperDuperDaewoo]

Nope, it does not crank at all. Just the electrical turns on.

[lanos2001]

it sounds like there might be a short somewhere then. where i'm not sure. b/c the car should try to start if it was getting power. is there a check engine light on at all?especially when it doesn't start? if there is take it to autozone and see what code comes up so you can see whats wrong.

nick

[GsiTurbo]

At the time when it does not crank, have an assistant lightly tap on the starter motor selenoid with NON METTALIC object. If the helps, you may need a new starter motor.

Also, check the wire going to the selenoid (usually purple, thin wire) with 12V meter. See if you get the +12V when the key is in the crank position.

[blackielaw]

had a similar problem with the stock immobiliser on my Lanos. Some dash polish had somehow found itself on the immobiliser chip and so i could start the car.

[TheGreatAndPowerfulOz]

At the time when it does not crank, have an assistant lightly tap on the starter motor selenoid with NON METTALIC object. If the helps, you may need a new starter motor.

Also, check the wire going to the selenoid (usually purple, thin wire) with 12V meter. See if you get the +12V when the key is in the crank position.

Agreed 100%. My first thought was the starter soilnoid.

Also, check that there is no corosion on the terminals of the starter motor or the solinoid.
Check for to make sure all your ground cables have clean contacts and there is no corosion.
The cables to check are the battery negative post to body and body to engine block; the wires are easy to follow. I am mentioning this because my Porsche had a corroded ground cable connection and it caused starting problems just like what you are describing. My old VW Beetle used to go through starter soliniods every 2 or 3 years! LOL

The last idea, but less likly, is a faulty and partially intermittent ignition switch.

Cliff

[SuperDuperDaewoo]

I figured out that when this issue is happening, if I pump the clutch, the vehicle starts right up. What does this mean?

[MMamdouh]

if the weather is cold enough then it makes the transmission oil too thick and it poses a big load on the rolling gears while you crank the engine.

i am not really sure but it is easy to verify... next time don't "pump" the clutch, just press it all the way and keep the pedal down then start the engine... if it starts right away then i am 100% correct if not then my theory is very wrong.

MMamdouh

[damian007vk]

so whats your status superdaewoo......