Car won't Start

[nettlesd]

All I can say is Good Grief. I have never had so many problems with a car as the two Aurora's that we own. Granted, both have high mileage but I think each one breaks down every other week.

2003 Aurora. Wife took the car to the store and returned home. Maybe 30 minutes later we get in the car and it won't start. Battery seems good. Turn the key and nothing (In Park and Neutral).

My thoughts:

* Neutral Safety Switch (I did put the car in Neutral but it was same thing with nothing happening)

* Starter Solenoid

* Starter


Car sat over night and it started right up after sitting all night. Car hasn't moved. Still in park. Something is getting hot? Any ideas what needs to be replaced so it doesn't leave us stranded.

[Paulaurora]

Yes sounds like a starter but can be issue with the Crank sensors. If the car has more than 130k miles than I would deff check the starter first. If you turn the key and nothing at all or bad ground cable somewhere can cause same result.

[nettlesd]

Car wouldn't start this morning. Drove it to the store yesterday and started up both times to and from. Dead, dead, dead this morning. Car has 195K so I suspect it's the starter. Just odd that it's a hit and miss type of thing.

[RCA1186]

When it isn't starting, is there any cranking whatsoever or clicking? I would suspect ignition switch, starter relay, or even connections on battery or starter.

[Paulaurora]

Aug 3, 2021 6:45:26 GMT -6 nettlesd said:

Car wouldn't start this morning. Drove it to the store yesterday and started up both times to and from. Dead, dead, dead this morning. Car has 195K so I suspect it's the starter. Just odd that it's a hit and miss type of thing.

Yes my Wifes 2001 Aurora had exactly same thing it would start than wont start than again would be fine for days. Than starter finally died.

[Paulaurora]

But yes i would check ez stuff first like ground cables and other cables.

[nettlesd]

No clicking or anything when you go to start it. You turn the key and nothing happens. No sound or anything.

Has anyone replaced the starter? Just wondering how difficult this task might be. Of course, if it doesn't start then it might be hard to get pushed into the garage.

[Paulaurora]

Starter is inside the engine itself. if you PM with your email i can send you information how to change it.

[nettlesd]

Is this the correct starter? RockAuto does list others but those don't mention "Starter Located Under Intake Manifold". I just want to ensure I'm picking the correct starter. This one is also more money than the others listed.

www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3468453&cc=1410927&pt=4152&jsn=620

[Paulaurora]

Yes this the one.

[Paulaurora]

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C Copyright © 2007, ALLDATA 9.40 Page 1
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (L47)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Disconnect the BAT cable from the starter solenoid.
4. Disconnect the wire from the "S" terminal on the starter solenoid.
5. Remove the 2 starter motor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C Copyright © 2007, ALLDATA 9.40 Page 2
1. Connect the starter solenoid "S" terminal wire.
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Connect the starter solenoid BAT terminal wire.
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Install the starter motor.
4. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
5. Install the intake manifold.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.