1994 Chevy Beretta starting

Tiny
COREOSO
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET BERETTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 96,000 MILES
My car wont start if it has been off for more than 7 or 8 hours then will start if jumped. When I turn the key it will just go "click" and nothing will happen, sometimes if I hold it in that "click" position for two seconds it starts. Most times I have to jump it. As long as I drive it or start it every couple of hours Im fine. What is the problem please?
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 AT 10:34 AM

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Tiny
INTERNETMECHANIC
  • MECHANIC
  • 700 POSTS
Make sure the battery has a full charge and battery connections are clean and tight on both ends. Check engine grounds, where applicable.

When problem occurs, the purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal should be hot with the key in the crank position. Also, check the starter field terminal, that should be hot, key in crank position. Right now, I can't tell if problem with wiring circuit to the starter or starter problem. It sounds like your battery has a low charge. Any circuits, check the actual voltage reading.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/512072_beretta_starter_1.jpg

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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 AT 10:59 AM

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