1997 850 - Starting issues

dejongmc · Post by **dejongmc** » 05 May 2015, 18:26

Last week I was getting some gas and left my key in the ignition. When I wanted to start the car again all lights on the dashboard came on like normal, but the starter didnt crank or move at all. I had to wait for about 30 to 45 minutes because I could start the car again, luckily.

Yesterday I had the same issue at home, but this time I had the key with me. I got home, went inside and wanted to start the car again like 1h later, but no start.

I suspect the anti-theft system to be the cause of it, but I'm not sure. Everything else works and looks fine. Apparently if I wait for 30 to 60 minutes I can start the car again.

Help!

Post by **misha** » 05 May 2015, 18:34

Automatic transmission?
Battery condition?

dejongmc · Post by **dejongmc** » 05 May 2015, 22:28

It is an automatic transmission and the battery is just a few months old.
I was able to move the transmission into Neutral even if it wouldnt start,to push the car to a parking spot.

Post by **misha** » 06 May 2015, 01:41

Next time when it refuse to crank,move shifter up & down few times(from P to L)fast or just try to start in "N" position.
I think your pnp switch is the cause of the problem.

Post by **jreed** » 06 May 2015, 05:03

In addition the good suggestions above, I'd recommend checking the positive battery cable and terminal to make sure they are clean, tight and corrosion free. A voltage drop test from the battery to the starter would be one good place to start.

Post by **hausmeister** » 06 May 2015, 07:36

I had a simmilar issue recently, it was a corroded or bad contact to the switch on the starter. Just pulled and re-seated the small connector a few times + some wd40.