Leganza delayed or no start

gpl71_az · Post by **gpl71_az** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:57 am

1999 Daewoo Leganza SE - The hot weather has approached here in Arizona and on occasion when I go to start my Leganza it just won't start. I turn the key, have full power (lights, radio, a/c work fine), here a click and then nothing. Sometimes when I turn the key and keep it holding to start it will then start after 2-3 seconds.

I had the battery tested at Autozone with two testers and it tested OK and was putting out 12.5 volts. I replaced the starter about 8 months ago with a genuine Daewoo starter that I bought directly from daewoous.com. I also replaced the ECU at the same time the starter was replaced due to crankshaft position sensor failure (along with replacing the crankshaft position sensor).

It seems that I have this problem of a no start or delayed start when it get's real hot outside. It starts without problem in the mornings. I know Daewoo's aren't any good in the heat as my dash buckled from the heat over the past 5 years and the window tensioners broke on 3 of 4 windows due to the heat.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Greg

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:16 pm

If you can hear a click when key on START (and I assume it's coming from the starter solenoid) check electrical connexions between + battery and starter. Take care not shorting +12V to chassis doing this or you get in trouble. Prefer disconnect battery negative before.
If connexions are secure then it could be the relay part inside the starter solenoid not making (good) contacts.

Daniel

mezomaster · Post by **mezomaster** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:37 pm

check ur injectors, they usually delay starting the engine when they r not fine

Spider · Post by **Spider** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:03 am

Maybe a loose ground (-) at the battery, or anyplace else that is grounded or the starter is loose at its mount bolts/studs.
Also, the actual ignition key-switch could be going bad on you or may have a loose wire behind it.
I didn't know that a relay is built into the solenoid as Daniel mentioned but the "hot" (+) connection to it (red wire) maybe loose.
(I am not sure if you can take the solenoid itself apart)
There should also be a "starter relay" plugged into the fuse/relay box under the hood. Look for it and if if you find one ? it's suspect too
(they have a life that eventually ends) take it out and clean or replace it and try again.
hope this helps.