Engine starter not working?

These engines are known for coolant leaks, but you may have a battery/charging system issue as well. You can start with a general visual inspection for coolant leaks especially at the rear of the cylinder head and also the battery terminals as they are known to corrode quite fast. After inspection the codes will need to be retrieved with a scanner in order to perform necessary pinpoint tests to verify the system and component/s causing your issue. I included an illustrated diagram for you of the known problem areas.

This guide can help as well

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Make sure the battery has a full charge and battery connections are all good.

Did you try another key? It has a chip inside the key.

Roy

I think the clicking is from some of the relays that are energized under the dash.
Anyway, it may be a starter motor failure. You need some help from a shop to confirm.
Did you get any warranty with this purchase?

Roy

Is the battery dead? How about some more info?

Roy

Hello,

This happens when the ignition switch is ou. here is how you can change it out in the diagrams below. This guide can help as well:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Welcome to 2CarPros.

What you are describing sounds like a bad crankshaft position sensor. When they start going bad, they are affected by heat. Take a look through these three links. The first describes what the sensor does. The second discusses symptoms and the third discusses in general how one is replaced. Now, when I suspect a bad sensor (which may or may not set the check engine light to come on) I use a live data scanner. If the sensor fails, you will lose the engine RPM signal to the scanner.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

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You can also check the sensor for resistance. Here is how it's done. Additionally, here are a couple links to help you check the resistance:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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CKP SENSOR RESISTANCE

- Ignition OFF.

- Measure the resistance between:

Pic 1

Is the resistance between 0.25K - 1K ohms? If not, replace the sensor.

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If you find this is the problem, here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement.

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Pic 2

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

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3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the bolt and the CKP.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Inspect the O-ring seal and install new as necessary.

5. NOTE: Lubricate the CKP O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have additional questions or need help.

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back:

Well, I hope you are driving and it still hasn't stalled. Let me know.

Joe