Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

Evo will not start...need help/advice

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 11, 2011, 09:46 AM
  #16  
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
01 Trans-Am WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Poconos
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by TIBOevo
can be ignition switch too.......i believe the clutch switch is just a ground. you dont even need to have the clutch switch plugged in to start the car. the ignition switch wires to the starter, do you know the little black wire that snaps to the starter? thats wired directly to the ignition switch. and if the ignition switch is faulty, the starter isnt going to get the full voltage to push the starter. this is the problem i just fixed on my 03 VIII 145k mi. the ignition switch cost me $60 from mitsu dealership. this might not be the case with your car but, its worth a try. see if one of your evo buddys will let you borrow their ignition switch to trouble shoot the switch first. hopefully this info can help you. good luck!

Ding Ding Ding


I will be seeing if I can borrow a switch just to trouble shoot, thank you!
Old May 11, 2011, 10:20 AM
  #17  
Newbie
 
testa corse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Athens Greece
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by TIBOevo
can be ignition switch too.......i believe the clutch switch is just a ground. you dont even need to have the clutch switch plugged in to start the car. the ignition switch wires to the starter, do you know the little black wire that snaps to the starter? thats wired directly to the ignition switch. and if the ignition switch is faulty, the starter isnt going to get the full voltage to push the starter. this is the problem i just fixed on my 03 VIII 145k mi. the ignition switch cost me $60 from mitsu dealership. this might not be the case with your car but, its worth a try. see if one of your evo buddys will let you borrow their ignition switch to trouble shoot the switch first. hopefully this info can help you. good luck!
probably you are experiencing the same problem
Old May 11, 2011, 07:50 PM
  #18  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (8)
 
TIBOevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: where ever
Posts: 477
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by testa corse
probably you are experiencing the same problem
yup. i replaced everything. for some reason the ignition switch wears out for me quick. and i dont have all kinds of crap hangin from my keys neither. this will be my third switch replaced since ive owned my 03 evo.
Old May 19, 2011, 08:06 PM
  #19  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (8)
 
TIBOevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: where ever
Posts: 477
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
so, did u fix it yet?
Old May 19, 2011, 08:25 PM
  #20  
Newbie
iTrader: (8)
 
RomansEVO8's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Might sound stupid but , could be your battery, never cars need a lot of juice when just idling and the alternator just cant keep up until ur actually rolling
Old Jun 21, 2011, 11:27 AM
  #21  
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
01 Trans-Am WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Poconos
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It was the ignition switch. Bought one from a member on here and its good to go!!
Old Oct 6, 2012, 12:50 AM
  #22  
Newbie
 
aycynokia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Malaysia
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
my e9 problem solved after changing the ignition switch under the steering wheels.

Name:  Photo24-9-1262929PM.jpg
Views: 0
Size:  134.8 KB

Name:  Photo24-9-1262907PM.jpg
Views: 0
Size:  142.2 KB

Name:  Photo24-9-1262855PM.jpg
Views: 0
Size:  80.7 KB
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hatesposers
Evo General
12
Feb 16, 2023 05:35 PM
need_an_evo
Evo General
16
Oct 20, 2021 07:04 PM
evo98urv8
Evo General
2
Feb 9, 2015 02:59 PM
nekkidlad
04-06 Ralliart General
25
Oct 31, 2011 05:16 AM



Quick Reply: Evo will not start...need help/advice



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:21 AM.