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I have not checked the N S S . But check this scenario out…
The moment I put the key in the ignition and turn it over, I get nothing.
However, if I wait 30 seconds or so, all is well. This can be replicated almost every time. I did however just pick up a used starter which I am going to open up , clean, and check out the brushes and everything….hoping that solves the issue.
Finally – someone who is experiencing the same thing as I am . We just replaced the battery and are facing the same issue… did it end up being the starter?
[quote=”rickster” post=165495]2003 Element with 4 mo. old battery, and have had intermittent issue of starter turning slower than normal, but still starting, to turning too slow ar barely at all then after waiting 30 secs. it would start like normal, no hint that anything was different, then progressing to it wanting to start only in neutral, just a few days of this phenom., and now not starting at all. Starter wants to turn and barely turns for a sec. or two then nothing. Have tested battery, voltage of 12.37, under load at 82%, cleaned terminals and posts thoroughly, checked cable wires at terminals and in good condition. Removed cover from steering column and tested voltage going into ignition switch which was one tenth of a volt less than voltage of battery post to post, starter relay is not buzzing or clicking as I replaced it shortly after buying vehicle about 4 mos. ago. I don’t know how to check output voltage to starter from ignition switch. Can you give me guidance on this procedure to either troubleshoot problem at switch before I have to start removing all to check starter. I haven’t checked the voltage or resistance at the starter yet as I can’t see how to accomplish that unless you know of some trick to do so. Thanks
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