[bhavik]

:wink:I cant seem to start my Ridgeline every time I try to turn it on the dash board light work but you cant hear any sound from the starter at all. So far I have checked the battery and a test at Autozone said it was good. Also Ive checked the relay for the starter and no problem there. Next I'm thinking it could be the starter.... but the last few times I've turned the car on Ive had no problem turning the car on . anybody have any ideas on what I should do?

 

[ridged]

Did you remove the battery for the AutoZone test or was it tested in the vehicle? I would check the battery, alternator, ground and starter connections to make sure that they are clean and secure. I would also inspect the wiring for those items to make sure that it is not broken or otherwise compromised.

 

[speedlever]

How did you check the starter cut relay?

Did you swap it for a known good one or actually test it?

 

[Dnick]

If it doesn't make any sounds at all (starter), then you might have a bad one.
But, I'm wondering (I know others on here are more familiar) if this could be a key security issue at all. Have you tried an alternate key?

I am really not that familiar, but I believe there would be a "key" image indication if that were the case.... and I think maybe??? the engine still turns over, but just doesn't fire when there's a key problem????? Probably a wrong direction here, but 'thought I'd bring it up for speculation.

Other than that, it definitely sounds like a relay or starter problem (is there a fuse also????).

 

[bhavik]

I switched the the starter cut relay with power window relay still wont work. thanks for repying

 

[bhavik]

I added some pictures of the wires do they look corroded I can't tell ? thanks for your reply

 

[skelley521]

Does the immobilizer come on for 2 seconds then go off OR does it blink when you try to start?

 

[Jonny Black]

my 07 is doing the same thing....working perfectly fine....then go out to drive it to the store and nothing...lights all work, but wont turn over.

frustrating.

Jb

 

[interpon]

Did anyone try a different key? Like dnick posted?
How old battery?

 

[Jonny Black]

yup, tried the other key, same thing, and tested battery, almost 13volts, and just for fun, jumped it off a running car with a brand new battery.

going to check the relay, starter and starter solenoid today.

Jb

 

[Jonny Black]

jumped the starter....I get nothing. So since my good buddy ebay had one for a decent price, its on its way. Till then I guess I am running on 2's this week. ohwell.


Jb

 

[Jonny Black]

replaced the starter yesterday. Cranked up no problem.


here is the old starter.

and you can see in the pic that wire is totally destroyed.

anyway...glad she is working again....missed my baby.

Jb

 

[Dnick]

Do you park that think in a lake, or what ? ! ?

That looks nasty.... no wonder you had problems. Good to know you're fresh & new in that department.

 

[OldNorske]

replaced the starter yesterday. Cranked up no problem.


here is the old starter.

and you can see in the pic that wire is totally destroyed.

anyway...glad she is working again....missed my baby.

Jb

The transmission dipstick is located just above the starter motor.

transmission fluid destroys the metal on the starter (and wiring).

Someone, in the past, has probably spilled transmission fluid on the starter motor.

I'm glad you got it fixed.

 

[Jonny Black]

Do you park that think in a lake, or what ? ! ?

That looks nasty.... no wonder you had problems. Good to know you're fresh & new in that department.

the truck is from massachusetts....unfortunately. But she still has a few more miles in her.