Starter Solenoid Problems in popular cars
Starter Solenoid problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Starter Solenoid problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Starter Solenoid problem of Chevrolet Impala
The car was a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a broken wire in the btsi solenoid terminal which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by re wiring the ground wire to the shifter where the pin had broken. On may 3rd the key got stuck in the ignition and would not come out. Let the car sit for 24 hours the battery died and the key released out of the ignition. Took the car to the dealership on may 5, 2014 and the shifter wires were re constructed. Car still acts as if the shifter is not going to shift. It was Apr. 7, 2014 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 3GCEC14Z06_. Tl- the owner has a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the service engine sensor illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who cleared the code from the computer and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times who was not able to replicate nor diagnose the failure. The service engine sensor had illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the solenoid evaporation em had been modified and that the solenoid evaporation em, canister evaporation emi, solenoid, gas cap, canister purge, fuel tank pressure sensor and the tubing had needed to be repair. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not indicate that the part had been modified. The approximate failure mielage was not available. Dyd. The failure date was Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The vehicle is a 2003 Chrysler town and country. 11/2/11 while parked & running idle, van shuts off and all power is lost. After 15 min the van finally starts. However, after driving 200 feet it loses power again. Road side service jumps the battery, all seems to operate normally. Over the next couple of days the same thing happens many times. 11/8/11 a new battery is installed. (starter & alternator pass tests) new battery van still losses power when running idle parked/in operation(at traffic light). Frequency increases and eventually van loses power/ stalls while driving. At times van is able to start up right away, other times it has to sit for a few min. Some warning or indication that system may fail, van may shutter a bit/rpm gage needle fluctuates wildly. Another new glitch, the door power locks and power door locks alarm. Power door locks stop working 2/12. Fuse is replaced. Problem is fixed temp, locks stop working days later. Fuse is removed and reseated. Power locks work but only for a short period of time. This process is repeated several times. Battery cable is taken off in hopes of resetting power module but upon reconnecting cable, battery has no life. End result, battery is replaced, tests are run again on starter/alternator, they pass. Van runs okay for about a day, locks stop working again. Next door open alarm and interior lights are set off repeatedly. As of today all issues are still present but seem to come and go. Service/repairs since April 2011, brake system flush 2-11, coolant system 2-11, tune up 2-11, oil/filter 2/11, reconditioned trans/ rebuilt torque converter 4/11, muffler 5/11, solenoid and evap harness 6/11, oil/filter 7/11, gaskets/lower intake manifold 9/11, radiator 9/11, rear cooling hose 9/11, battery 11/11, thermostat 11/11, intake manifold and valve cover 11/11, crank shaft position sensor 11/11, oil/filter 11/11, fuel filter 2/12, tune up 2/12, oil/filter 2/12, battery 3/12. The failure date was Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The car was a 2003 Chrysler town and country. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 2C8GTS4LX3_. The vehicle would not start. The consumer had to use the battery from another vehicle. The consumer started to have problems with a rattle in the door, the brakes squeaked, the air and heating would go up by itself, the back automatic hatch was not working and would come open while the vehicle was in motion, there was a loud grinding when the vehicle was placed in reverse due to a faulty accumulator and the check engine light had come on due to the transmission solenoid pack, there was a roaring sound when the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side seat belt was tangled and the drivers side seat belt retractor was faulty, a component was loose in the drivers seat back, there was noise in the sliding door on the right side, the brakes smelled smokey and were scrubbing, the clip on the cup holder was broken and the battery kept dying and would not hold charge. This starter solenoid problem happened on Jul. 3, 2003.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Dodge Journey
Tried starting my 2010 Dodge Journey after work one evening and it wouldn't start. Got a boost to my battery and it didn't work, the vehicle stalled 3 times in one day. After looking on line I saw numerous people has the same issue. Came across the solenoid crank starter fuse replaced, and to my surprise the issue was fixed until a week. At the apple orchard with a car full of people and my car wouldn't start! finally got my car to an auto parts store, and thought possibly I had a bad sensor and got that replaced. My car is still having the same issue, and it starts right away in the a. M. Everyday for a week in the mornings it starts but stalled after I picked my son up from school and was stuck there for two hours! I don't know what to do, I googled the problem and its sad how many people are dealing with the same problem. And I thought I was getting a good reliable car for my family. . I purchased this vehicle February 2013, someone please help. It was Thursday, August 29, 2013 when this starter solenoid issue occurred.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Dodge Grand Caravan
The vehicle involved is a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The VIN of this vehicle was 2D8HN54X88_. Van would intermittently not start. Would turn key and van would click once like solenoid was activating but starter would not turn on. Turn key a second time and van might start. On one occasion, van would not start on several attempts. Jump starting would not work. Battery tested ok. Replaced starter, after couple days van again would not start. Took to dealer, dealer replaced starter. After a couple of months, van is again intermittently not starting. We have discovered if shift lever is moved into neutral, van will start. This evening (9/25/12), my wife went to turn on the high-beams and the windshield wipers came on and would not cut off. The low-beams remained on, but high-beams and the turn signals would not turn on. I disconnected the battery for ten minutes and everything seemed to work fine when I reconnected it. It was Sunday, June 24, 2012 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Ford Explorer
The car involved is a 2001 Ford Explorer. As with so many Explorers I have read about, my o/d light comes on and flashes. I lose all power during initial acceleration and then the truck shoots off like a rocket. If I turn the ignition off, the light resets and the vehicle is ok for a while until the lightas with so many Explorers I have read about, my o/d light comes on and flashes. I lose all power during initial acceleration and then the truck shoots off like a rocket. If I turn the ignition off, the light resets and the vehicle is ok for a while until the light comes on again. I had the codes read and it came up a solenoid problem. I had them replaced and ten miles from the lot, the light came on again. I have read that this is a known issue from Ford, but they have yet to act on this issue. Comes on again. I had the codes read and it came up a solenoid problem. I had them replaced and ten miles from the lot, the light came on again. I have read that this is a known issue from Ford, but they have yet to act on this issue. I took it to the Ford shop and they told me that they have fixed several and they go right back out it was a waste of my time. . Does someone have to get killed before u all fix this if u try to take off and it slips and will not go u can and will get hit. It was Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1FMZU67E91_. On Sunday the night before the incident the vehicle was used that day. In the afternoon around 3 pm it was taken to get gassed up for the work week. The next morning was chilly and it was started to warm the vehicle up. However, the vehicle didn't start at all. The dash lights, interior-exterior lights all have power to include power locks and windows. The battery tested good, the starter and solenoid tested good. The wire to the solenoid from the battery has power. The vehicle had not shown signs of faulty starting. Two to 3 times before this incident none of the lights would work but then miraculously work again. When the lights would work I'm mean the headlights, left and right turn signal, etc. It seemed the one way to get them to work again would be to adjust the steering wheel but that didn't always work. Why is this vehicle not starting when the day before is was working just fine and had not given any signs of failure?. This problem occurred on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013.
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Starter Solenoid problem of GMC Envoy
The vehicle is a 2006 GMC Envoy xl. Filled my gas tank up and the fuel gauge went to empty after filling. Every time I fill the tank, it goes to empty and then after driving a bit the gauge starts re-registering. I have no idea if it is accurate anymore. Evaporator purge solenoid has also went out causing the check engine light to come on. The lack of an accurate gas gauge is a safety issue. Please recall this vehicle. This issue happened on Jul. 29, 2011.
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Starter Solenoid problem of GMC Yukon
Own 2003 GMC Yukon lt. . . Car stalls engine light power reduced. . . Pull over and vehicle will start again a few minutes later. . . It will stall out of the blue in intersections. . . Have stopped driving the vehicle for fear of accident and family being hurt. . . Have done many repairs to fix the problem but nothing we try takes care of it. . . Transmission problems code came 3-2 shift solenoid. . Took to transmission shop found out ignition switch was bad. . . Replaced it truck ran fine for about six months. . . New problem- engine power reduced light. . Vehicle runs sluggish. . Code came back p2135. . Throttle body sensor . . . Replaced throttle body also replaced wire connector. . . Truck ran fine for few months and did it again. . . Same codep2135. . Is there recall on computer/electrical malfunction?. . . Very dangerous. . . This starter solenoid problem happened on Friday, September 3, 2010.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Acura MDX
The vehicle is a 2002 Acura Mdx. Driving back home from las vegas, nv about 150 miles away (utah) the a/t light light came on. Looked it up online it stated auto/transmission oil temp is high. Decided to pull over and let it cool down at the nearest gas station. Decided it was ok since the temp in utah went down this was around 2 pm. About 10 min later when we got back onto highway the a/t light came on again. Then the car started to smoke from the engine bay. We pulled over took a look at it realized no puncture to the lines and figured the pressure build up from tranny spat out from where you usually pour fluids in. We tried getting off hwy for safety and ended up middle on no where. Then we waited til 5 pm and as the weather cooled down we started the drive again. The engine was fine the transmission wouldnt let me push it pass 3 1/2 rpm so we drove about 50-70 mph. We reached colorado then spent the night. The next day it started to snow, the transmission decided to stop responding it will go into gears but it will stall and go but it wouldnt let me go past 2 rpm. Check egine light came on then we decided to take the car to autozone. The O2 test stated: low tranny oil, torque control solenoid sensor, and electrical sensor. Then we had the car tow to nearby transmission shop they ran some diagnostics and said the gears are slipping and the whole transmission needs to be rebuilt. Total cost in rebuilt 4100. 00 out the door. Car in on 3/4/13 car was done on 3/19/13. It was 03/03/13 when this starter solenoid issue occurred.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Acura RSX
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Acura Rsx is JH4DC54833_. Problems with brakes and transmission on 2003 Acura Rsx. The brakes squealed. The consumer was advised that the brakes needed to be resurfaced and the solenoid needed to be replaced as well but was on back order. This problem occurred on Jun. 1, 2004.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Honda Accord
The vehicle is a 2004 Honda Accord. My wife had parked in a parking space with a very slight downward slope. There was another space ahead of her. She had been driving in a heavy rain. The car was operating normally. When she returned about 15 minutes later, the brake pedal felt hard. She started the engine and shifted into reverse. The car started coasting forward. The brakes remained hard and didn't stop the car. She stopped it by shifting to park, then turned off the engine. She repeated the attempt to back out of the space - same result. No error messages appeared. She called, and I drove to the scene. The rain had stopped. I felt the hardness of the brake pedal, although it felt more like a stiff spring than a non-power brake pedal to me. I pumped the springy pedal a few times; it didn't change. I started the engine, keeping my foot lightly on the brake. When the engine started, the stiffness immediately disappeared, the pedal felt normal, the transmission worked, and the car drove normally. I didn't get to experience the transmission problem. Later, I could find no problem with the brakes. The linkage has only a very slight amount of play, as it should. I depleted the vacuum supply by pumping the brakes with the engine off. The pedal felt very hard, unlike the springy feel in the parking lot. I have a phd in electrical engineering and a lot of car repair experience. This background leads me to conclude that it is extremely unlikely for the unrelated braking and transmission systems to fail simultaneously, and then recover simultaneously. There has to be another common cause, which leads me to suspect the computer system or possibly a sensor, particularly because this happened after driving in a heavy rain. The postulated failure mode is a compromised computer system that could partially activate the abs system and also fail to operate the reverse solenoid valve in the transmission. This issue happened on 03/25/12.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Honda CR-V
The car is a 2007 Honda Cr-v. The VIN of this Cr-v is JHLRE38327_. Vehicle began resetting door locks whenever vehicle accelerated through 7 or 8 mph from stop. After awhile, driver side front and back doors would not lock automatically and intermittently the driver door could not be manually locked (heavy resistance when trying to flip latch). On a less frequent basis, the passenger side rear door would not auto or manually lock. For last several months the door lock solenoids fire like a machine gun whenever the doors are manually or automatically locked. Some times they all lock, other times one or more of the doors won't. Tolerated for many months as dealer wouldn't fix under warranty even though only 1000 miles and a few days past 12mo/36k coverage and didn't want to pay dealer estimated fix at up to 800 dollars. Now starting to pick up grandchildren for after school care and need to fix. Seems this problem has enough complaints to warrant recall?. This starter solenoid problem happened on Thursday, December 24, 2009.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Hyundai Sonata
The reporting person owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the key failed to turn after being placed in the ignition. The vehicle was dealer where it was found that the solenoid had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage and VIN was unavailable. The failure date was Wed., Jul. 24, 2013.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Hyundai Sonata
The car was a 1997 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is KMHCF34T6V_. Automatic transmission; when appling gear in reverse there is a hard banging noise coming from transmission. Transmission has been replaced three times. Dealership was aware of problem. Check engine light illuminated, dealer replaced faulty O2 sensor. Faulty battery causing vehicle to crank slow. Driver door window moves slow, dealer lubricated glass channel. Outer cv boot replaced, it was cracked. Solenoid valve faulty causing poor gas mileage. It was Jan. 1, 2000 when this starter solenoid issue occurred.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Infiniti M45
The vehicle having this issue was a 2003 Infiniti M45. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is JNKAY41E63_. The fuel gauge no longer works correctly. I ran out of gas in the middle of the street and was nearly rear ended several times before I was able to move the vehicle off the street. My wife, children, myself and other drivers were all put in harm's way due to this faulty issue. From reading the forums, this error on Nissan's part is plaguing many of these vehicles and will eventually affect them all. Please consider that this model M45 was sold in the us for only two model years (2003, 2004). The combined sales for these vehicles from 2002-2004 was only 7,855 before they abandoned the y34 platform and went to the new y50 platform. So the number of complaints will not be that of a Toyota camry. From what I gather on this website, at least 1% of all 03/04 M45 owners have filed a complaint with NHTSA. There are hundreds of others that have this issue but have not filed a complaint. This is one of the most discussed topics in the Infiniti owners forums. My vehicle is now showing two error codes on the obd-ii readout: p1444 (evap canister purge volume control solenoid valve) and p0462 (fuel level sensor). From what I understand, some people have had the fuel level sensor replaced by Infiniti, but this does not fix the issue. Others have had their instrument cluster sent off and replaced by a third party to repair Nissan's faulty factory soldering. This is the cause for the fuel gauge not working and for the error codes. Please consider this information and that of the other complaints to have Nissan issue a recall to fix this fuel gauge issue. Thank you. It was Sep. 14, 2011 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The car was a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. I bought this Jeep on 9/20/2013. The truck is equipped with the 5. 7 l hemi engine. Over the first 50 days and 1,157 miles of ownership I have encountered 18 episodes of the vehicle stalling, with 14 of those stalls occurring on major highways in traffic. The stalls occur with no warning. The vehicle immediately decelerates to a stop and I am left with no power, no steering and no brakes. One dealership blamed it on a bad battery. The dealership which sold me the Jeep diagnosed the problem as a m. A. P. Sensor, which they replaced. That did not correct the problem as the stalling problem continues to occur. The most recent was on 11/9/2013 while driving in the center lane of the PA turnpike at 65 mph. The Jeep stalled and came to a stop, with a semi tractor-trailer behind me. I have no idea how that truck driver was able to swerve in time to miss me. Mechanics and on-line forums identify possible causes for the stalling as 1. A defective (ecm) electronic control modules; 2. Shorts in the wiring harness; 3. Sparks plugs; 4. Egr valve; 5. Ignition coil; 6. Pcv valve; 7. Transmission solenoid pack. There are no diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. One school of thought is that 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and commanders equipped with the 5. 7 l hemi engine are extremely sensitive to radio frequency interference from the waste spark on the coil. As other complaints have noted, this is an obvious and persistent problem with Jeeps equipped with the hemi engine, and Chrysler has turned a deaf ear to the complaints. Perhaps they are waiting for the fatalities to occur. Why NHTSA hasn't done more to order a recall is beyond my comprehension. The problem has been reported on for years with no action taken by Chrysler. This Jeep is, for lack of a better word, a deathtrap. At best it cannot be trusted, it is unsafe and unreliable. At worst it is an accident waiting to happen!. This starter solenoid issue occurred Sat., Sep. 24, 2011.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Jeep Cherokee
I bought my 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport last year Feb 2012 and multiple issues have been occurring. 3 months into ownership the electrical and fuel systems either stopped working or gave me constant issues (all parts factory). Now im bringing my car back into the shop because the windows wont roll down (again), the evap solenoid is leaking and misfires. The carfax is clean with no accidents and I baby this car. Jeeps are cheaply made and not meant to last past 100,000 even after services. This starter solenoid problem happened on Monday, February 20, 2012.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Lincoln Town Car
Known defect by Ford concerning 2000 Lincoln Town Car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. This defects creates an environment and condition of hazard and danger to assigned operator of vehicle. Known defect by Ford manufacturer is documented by service by service alerts. Ford is negligent in not having a recall as this is a definite safety issue. Car stalls, shakes violently on freeway, falsely activiating abs, traction control, shut off. The vehicle is endangering my life and others. Consumer are putting their life at risk and spending thousands on an issue that can be corrected and prevented by the manufacturer who is aware of the defect. This starter solenoid problem happened on December 29, 2004.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Lincoln Mark Viii
The car involved is a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The brakes can quit working after the automatic parking brake release solenoid fails to release the rear brakes when the transmission lever is moved out of park. The rear brakes will then overheat after several miles, which causes the brake fluid to eventually boil and be expelled from the master cylinder. The first symptom is that the brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor and braking becomes erratic. Shortly thereafter, the braking system totally failed to stop the car due to lack of brake fluid in the master cylinder. Pumping the brake pedal rapidly and sheer luck are the only things that have prevented a major crash (so far. . . )! the rear brake pads and fluid have been replaced, but there seems to be no fix available that would prevent the problem from re-occurring. This safety defect appears to be caused by the parking brake position sensor switch failing to notify the computer software that the parking brake is set,, so the controlling software doesn't bother to release the brake at drive-off. The warning light also fails to indicate a problem to the driver, which makes this a very dangerous combination of hardware and software failure after this problem happened to my wife twice, I began to drive the car to see what was happening. Sure enough, after a couple of days, the problem occurred exactly as described above. The only workaround is to use the emergency mechanical release before driving off. If one forgets to do this, there is no way of knowing that the rear brakes are dragging and impending brake failure is a certainty. . The failure date was 03/04/11.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Mazda MAZDA3
The vehicle having this issue was a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. The check engine light came on. Cause ,after running code check,p2004. Runner control vale stuck. Replace solenoid. Front struts gone. This starter solenoid issue occurred March 3, 2014.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Mazda Protege
Last November the "check engine" light came on in my 2001 Mazda Protege. I immediately brought it to the Mazda dealership, who said that their was an error with the code and they cleared it and recalibrated it. They said it had gone off for no apparent reason. Three months later (shortly after the warranty expired) the light came on again. This time the dealership claimed that the code said that the gas cap was not screwed on tight. This was not true! when that light came on I immediately checked the gas cap since the owners manual told me that was all I could do myself (it was tight as a drum). The dealership claimed otherwise-it was my word against theirs and naturally they won. Two weeks later the light again came back on. When I took it back to the dealership, they told me that the code this time said my solenoid was bad (the car was running great). The charged me $427 to replace it and said I should have no more problems. Another couple of weeks goes by and the light again goes off. This time they kept it in the shop for 3 days. They claimed that the code indicated it was the solenoind (how could that be since it was a brand new one?) they cleared the code and test drove it for 50 miles, it did not come back on. I believe that the computer controlling that light is defective and giving out erroneous codes since I know that my gas cap was securely tightened, and how code it point to the solenoid after it had been replaced with a new one. The dealership will not refund those repair bills and the Mazda customer service would only refer me back to the dealership. They did not want to hear any statements from me about a possibly defective part. Told me to get an independent auto repair person's assessment. I cannot afford that! please look into this for me. The dealership did tell me that I'd never be able to get my car smogged with that light on and I can't live with running back and forth to the shop every time it goes off. This starter solenoid problem happened on May. 28, 2004.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Mercedes Benz SLK230
The car involved was a 2004 Mercedes Benz Slk230. My black mercedes 2004, 230slk kompressor, l4, 2. 4l, supercharged. VIN [xxx] had the engine control module me-sfi malfunction indicator lamp "check engine light" came on and was diagnosed at the beverly hills Mercedes Benz dealership with misfiring in the engine (due to the camshaft solenoid and the mass alrflow senor (O2 senor) was damaged, with a major oil leak. I believe that oil has leaked into the mass air flow senor from wicking. The service department replaced the solenoid 111-051-01-77-05 and starter line 271-150-27--33, plug 111-997-01-86-05 and cable tie 002-997-24-90, but not the closing cover 271-051-00-32 which is part of the recall. A electronic diagnostic was performed after the repair was made with a major oil leak present and the air flow senor defective. I doubt that they correctly fixed the recall as the oil leak is from the same area. Mass air flow sensor should be added to the recall, as the camshaft solenoid is leaking oil into the mass air flow senor. The me-sfi needs to be added, as the light will not turn off without the permanent and registered faults being erased even after the repair is made, thereby depreciating the value of the car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). This issue happened on 06/25/2010.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Mercedes Benz E350
The vehicle is a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. I had my car maybe 2 months before I started having problems transmission first they said a transmission module was burned out and it had a recall I took it back several times I wasn't notified of this issue but kept having it. (park place dallas)
then I took it to austin they worked on it several times same issue now Nov the issue was so bad I was going down the street 25 mph couldn't go any faster and when they picked up the car they said they couldn't find it but a solenoid switch had burned out I thought it was the heater they said it was a recall on this part also 3 weeks later burning again dragging again when driving they said the solenoid switch recalled again. They kept the car until 2/25/2008 since christmas eve . I called corporate and they had a rep who contacted mercedes of georgetown ,TX their resolution was for me to pay another 15-20 thousand dollars and they would give me a new vehicle . I called an attorney who said they could switch VIN numbers with my lender and replace this junk that I am driving. I came to mercedes looking for a dependable car gave them $20,000 down on a $58,000 car thinking that for at least 7 to 8 years for this price I would have a dependable car this car is junk why must I continue to add on to my payment due to their mess every item recalled has been recalled at least 2 times it's also not fair they didn't notify other buyers what will they do when they no longer have warranties . This starter solenoid issue occurred Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Mercury Villager
The vehicle is a 1996 Mercury Villager. The VIN of the car is 4M2DV11W2T_. Head control module wire harness in back of the dash panel burned up. Wires were completely melted. Several electrical related problems: battery failure, open circuit in main engine harness to egr solenoid, overhead light failed, power door locks were operating by themselves, power locks would not lock with the switch, rear windshiled wiper switch failed and rear wipers would not stop even after fuse was removed, sliding door would not open with remote or switch. Check engine light illuminated. Power steering pump noisy and was replaced. Air conditioner motor failed. When locking vehicle with key, horn would operate, keyless entry had just been installed.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Mercury Mystique
The vehicle involved is a 1998 Mercury Mystique. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 3MEFM66L8W_. The trans is out not working. It worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. Ipulled in my yard. Know it want move. For know reason. This starter solenoid issue occurred August 7, 2005.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Nissan Versa
2011 Nissan Versa was taken into the dealership for not shifting out of park. At the time, powertrain warranty was no longer in effect. Dealer advised, that the shifter solenoid is not functioning and needs to be replaced. The cost for the shifter solenoid is approximately $600. 00 dollars. I conducted a research and discovered Nissan has this problem with most of their vehicles at low mileage. Nissan has not issued a recall on the vehicle. In addition, the suspension is also making noises and has been diagnosed by an automotive technician, who has advised the strut needs to be replaced. The vehicle makes clicking noised when turning to the right or left. The cost for oem strut is approximately $ 200. 00. I am having to many issues with this vehicle and considered to trade it in if Nissan does not recall vehicles. This problem occurred on Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2013.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Nissan Pathfinder
The vehicle is a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. I recently brought up to the attention of Nissan a problem I've been experiencing with my car. The "check engine service" light is on and it just doesn't turn off. Let me explain. When I first notice the problem, around 6 months ago, I took the car to a dealer. However, just to hook up the car to the computer of the dealership is over $100. Not to get fixed, just to hook up. I think that's outrageous. So I took it to 2 different places, a local mechanic and autozone, both equipped with computer hook ups, capable of "reading" Nissan codes. At first, the code indicated a problem with the "r" valve timing solenoid, which I proceeded to change. However, the light continued on. I took it back, and now it was the "l" side, which I also changed. These two changes cost me $500. But the light continues on. Now is giving codes for the cam/crank sensor, dirt build up, the ivt control solenoid open or shorted. At this point is when I contacted Nissan. I was assigned a case number (11149465) and eventually talked to a beverly, 800/343-6913, ext 458103. She indicated that there was nothing they could if I did not take the car to a Nissan dealer. They still would charge over $100 just to connect to the computer. This is in addition to the monies already spent. This is a problem that other owners of Nissan vehicles have experienced in the past (pathfinder, 2002) and problem. That I had been taking the car to the dealer for the regular maintenance check up since I bought it new, which could be easily verified. That the car has less than 60,000 miles. However, that was Nissan final position. I can provide the bill paid and diagnosis. This problem is, and has been, a headache for us owners, not to mention the expense and time commitment. All I was requesting was to get this problem finally solved, without incurring in additional expenses and unnecessary waste of time. This issue happened on Fri., Nov. 16, 2012.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Saturn ION
The vehicle was a 2007 Saturn Ion. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1G8AW15F07_. 3/2014 recall letter 14063, 4/2014 2nd recall letter,4/11/2014 car to dealer,5/16/2014 ignition replaced, "repair other ignition" accelerator pedal,throttle body,fuel induction sensor, throttle body sensor, quoted $560. 00,charged $634. 29, gm promised price assistance "repair other ignition-have not honored their word. Picked up car 5/16/2014 on 5/20/2014 <100 miles encountered same issue. 5/22/2014 car returned -to dealer, key stuck in ignition, service mgr witnessed issue, claims - solenoid @gearshift to ignition not registering park, states"I have seen alot of these recalls, gm is going to replace anything remotely connected to this recall but is "customer bill". Soleniod quote $400. 00 additional to $634. 29. I am inclined to believe if it is "remotely connected" it should be included in this recall. I firmly believe gm has employed this "other than ignition" strategy to recoup their losses on the back end by employing this "customer bill" phrase. The dealer has not shown any of the parts that were replaced or any evidence to support their claim. I welcome the opportunity to share my experience in great detail with the NHTSA and any congressional committe that is designated to investigate this gm recall. This issue happened on April 11, 2014.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Saturn ION
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Saturn Ion. VIN of the vehicle was 1G8AJ54FX5_. Brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid. The key would get stuck in ignition and not release, or I would be unable to turn the car on after inserting the key. Note: a couple of times I could not turn off the car, which is a safety hazard. I had to force the key to turn the ignition cylinder to the off postition over several minutes. I have replaced ignition switch 3 times and ignition housing twice since buying my Saturn Ion new in 2005. Therefore, I am now on my fourth ignition switch since the car was manufactured. I acknowledge that ignition switches have been found defective in certain gm car models and years and a recall is in place. However, I believe that ignition problems in gm Saturn Ions are additionally complicated by btsi solenoid and switch failure. In addition to replacing the ignition switch and housing, I have also had to replace the btsi solenoid and switch twice (may 2010, 50,263 mi; Feb 2013, 84,715 mi) due to the part's failure in order to fully address the ignition switch problems of my Saturn Ion. Please investigate the additional issue of btsi solenoid and switch failure as being a contributing factor in the overall ignition saftey problems of gm Saturn Ions. The failure date was May. 6, 2010.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Toyota RAV4
The car was a 2003 Toyota Rav4. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is JTEGH20V23_. Often (and unpredictably), vehicle does not accelerate from stop. It creeps forward as tack jumps, then with a loud "clunk" it jerks into 2nd (or 3rd) gear and suddenly leaps forward. Check engine light goes on and off. Took vehicle to Toyota dealer more than once and told "no problem found. " when this issue was finally demonstrated, the Toyota dealership reported that solenoid b is faulty and entire transmission needs to be replaced starting at $4600. Now I read that many owners of 2001-3 Rav4s have exact problem caused by a faulty emc that should have been replaced when Toyota originally admitted the problem in 2006. Instead the damage to my vehicle has progressed to a repair 4 times that amount. I have found no reasonable repair rate so far. The failure date was 07/05/13.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Toyota Camry
The vehicle involved is a 2008 Toyota Camry. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Toyota Camry is 4T1BE46K88_. When you drive car for more than 20 - 30 minutes the shift solenoid lock gets extremely hot; the higher the speed the hotter it gets. I mentioned it at the Toyota dealership when I brought my car in. The mechanic said it didn't get hot for him but he didn't drive it over 45 mph and only for 10 - 15 minutes; but then he offered up the part name, I. E. , shift solenoid lock. He told me to follow all the recalls and that I could file a complaint. It was Monday, March 25, 2013 when this starter solenoid issue occurred.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Volkswagen Jetta
The car involved is a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 3VWSA29MXX_. 1999 Volkswagen developed a major problem with wiring and electrical failure. ** answer required***. The consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle. Once the vehicle was started smoke began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the consumer was told the started solenoid shorted out and burned the main power wires from the started all the way through the complete main wiring harness as well as the engine management and fuel injector harness and melted the ignition switch. The vehicle showed smoke damage. This issue happened on May 25, 2005.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Volkswagen Beetle
The vehicle involved was a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Volkswagen Beetle is 3VWCC21C7Y_. Check mill light came on at 41k. Had to replace air mass flow meter, airflometer, hose, and install new vacuum valve. Also something to do with injection solenoid to the combi valve and a faulty mass airflow sensor. Cost me close to $300. This starter solenoid problem happened on Thursday, September 4, 2003.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Volvo S80
The car was a 2005 Volvo S80. The VIN of this vehicle was YV1TR91175_. B+ battery cable at starter solenoid shorted to starter case and grounded. Causing a fire in engine carpartment. Car shut down without warning. Engine went off, lights went out all in an instant. Emergency flashers were inoperative. Pulled off to the side of the road and stopped using the emergency brake. Smoke was comming from under the hood. Opened the hood and found the front of the engine on fire. Extiguished the flames. Disconnected the negative terminal on the battery located in the trunk, car towed to dealer, in process of repair. It was Jul. 23, 2011 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Volvo V70
The car is a 2000 Volvo V70xc. Electronic ignition module failure is coomon problem among Volvo xc awd owners causing the car to stall out possibly in dangerous conditions like highway driving it happened to me so I searched on the net and found that it an all too common problem with this vehicle. The failure date was February 15, 2004.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Audi A4
The vehicle involved was a 2002 Audi A4. Vehicle identification number (VIN): WAUJC68EX2_. Stereo-failure and replacement on at least (4) occasions
winshield fluid dispenser/wiper malfunction
service engine light malfunction-at least (5) occasions
solenoid valve bad
clutch switch bad
blower in air conditioning/heater unit bad
pireli tires-broken belts in all four (at 25,000 miles)- these are the tires placed on the vehicle by Audi
coils bad
gas gauge mis read. This starter solenoid problem happened on 02/14/02.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Audi TT
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Audi Tt roadster. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was TRUUT28N21_. Check engine light is on, power door lock button sometimes does not work, driver side window sometimes does not fully close, button to put the convertible top down sometimes does not work, button for motion sensor alarm does not light up when pressed, lcd display turns fully red and next day is back to normal, rear defrost lines not fully operable, water leaks in between window and door seal on both doors. I have just purchased my car with about 19000 miles, a few days later the check engine light turned on. Took it to Toyota grossinger dealer and said that it was the fuel gage and that I should wait a few months for it to turn itself off. I called Audi dealership and said that my car had no recalls. Then, I went to a mechanic and said that computer showed that solenoid sensors had failed, so it was replaced. Check engine light came back on again and after complaining with first mechanic I went to a turbo performance specialist and said that the secondary air pump had failed. Changed it and week later light came back on showing the same code. All throughout, the car has lost power and a fluttering noise is heard from front driver side every time I change gears. When power locks don't work, I have to use the remote to unlock doors to get out of car. Sometimes I hear sparks and clicking from dashboard display. This starter solenoid issue occurred July 21, 2008.
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Starter Solenoid problem of BMW 328
The car involved is a 2010 BMW 328i. Recall notice national highway traffic safety administration - campaign # 13v044000 - vehicle service history by owner #1 4/12/10 to 2/11/2013; 08/02/11 serviced for fuel filler cap/fuel tank leaking; 2/8/12 serviced for airbag control module/safety electronics software error/internal device fault; 5/16/12 serviced for roof functions centre fzd permanent malfunction�; 06/15/12 serviced tire condition and pressure mileage 28,151 miles; owner #2: 4/12/13-3/4/13 car is purchased; 4/12/13 recall battery cable, defect code 0061760300; 10/24/13 serviced check engine light on, engine misfire in cylinder #6- replace ignition coil #6: 11/20/13 serviced for malfunction notice on 11/14/13 - select p position before leaving the vehicle, select p position fault in ignition transmission selector lever system; have system checked by nearest BMW center; second malfunction notice 11/19/13 possible r,n,d may not be possible; r,n,d, may not be possible, activate release gear selector for lever is necessary; gear shifter faults- replaced gear shifter assembly, vanos solenoids faults - replaced vanos solenoids and valves; replaced gaskets(3) sib recall 110208; 12/2/13 vanos faults - replaced vanos gears and valve sib recall 121412, broken screw heads; replaced gaskets (4); 1/16/14 serviced replaced faulty ignition coil, replaced gaskets (3); replaced cylinder head cover; 3/4/14 serviced engine misfire replaced ignition coils 5,2,9,8 and 7, balanced tires, replaced spark plugs. It was Tue., Mar. 12, 2013 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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Starter Solenoid problem of BMW 328
The car was a 2012 BMW 328i. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is WBA3C1C55C_. Went to start car and got a drive train malfunction message. Had it towed to a BMW dealer to diagnose the problem. They will replace the intake vanos solenoid sensor. This starter solenoid issue occurred 06/28/2013.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Buick Lesabre
The vehicle involved was a 2000 Buick Lesabre. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1G4HP54KOY_. Transmission no longer shifts into 3rd or overdrive. With shifter in overdrive and in stopped position once you take your foot off the brake to begin acceleration the torque converter slams to a stop and the engine shuts off. Transmission fluid full at all times, engine warmed up. Repeated stalling, repeated tachometer quits. Repeated engine quits when you place in overdrive from neutral. Must start movement by placing in lower gears 1 2 or 3. This transmission never shifts out of second gear. Put it on code analyzer and got 2 codes that indicated pc solenoid torque converter solenoid issues. Seems like these 2000 Buicks have recurring defects and gm won't standby their product. Why on earth would a company that designs cars ever put a battery under a car seat. One spark with hydrogen gas under that seat could kill an infant in a car seat if it exploded. . Come on!!!. The failure date was Jun. 7, 2012.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Buick Century
The vehicle was a 2000 Buick Century. VIN of the vehicle was 2G4WS52J0Y_. Vehicle exhibited hard transmission shifts and jerking while shifting in traffic. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code p1811, which indicates high transmission fluid pressure and solenoid problems. This problem occurred on Friday, May 25, 2012.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Cadillac Seville
The car involved is a 2002 Cadillac Seville. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1G6KS54Y12_. Diagnosic check results:
random mix-fire (tune up)
secondary air injection
evaporative emmission sensor (pressure in tank)
torque converter clutch solenoid (inside transmission)
engine metal over temp. Strut & maintenance
traction control light remains on. This starter solenoid problem happened on Sat., Sep. 3, 2011.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Cadillac CTS
The car was a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The VIN of the problem Cts is 1G6DP57797_. : the contact stated when starting the vehicle, a clicking noise was heard in the steering column. The vehicle was driven to the dealer on several occasions where the solenoid was replaced three times and the third brake light system was replaced, however the problem persisted. Updated 12/26/2006 - the consumer suddenly began to hear static in the radio. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the radio receiver was replaced. The radio continued to have static. The next time the antenna module was replaced. Now when the consumer applied the brake she heard a clicking noise in the radio. The dealer replaced the shifter and a solenoid inside the shifter. The static continued and so did the clicking noise. The vehicle was taken back tothe dealer several times buut they were unable to determine the cause of the problems. This issue happened on 11/08/06.
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Starter Solenoid problem of Jaguar S-type
The car is a 2003 Jaguar S-type. VIN of the vehicle was SAJEA01U83_. Had just retrieved car from dealer service. Within 10 blocks, car's brakes engaged and car skidded to stop in center turn lane (lucky me that I was not rear-ended). Dsc and park brake lights were illuminated. Moments later, flames shot from right front engine compartment between hood and fender. Exited car and called fd and jag service mgr for tow truck. Experienced burning eyes and inside of lips peeled next day from acid burns (burning pvc emits chlorine gas or hcl gas that is corrosive when wet - as in eyes and lips. Jaguar na not responsive to any degree to date - want my company to file insurance claim for damages. Ins adjuster provided opinion that it was just electrical fault from either: alternator ran away; or abs solenoid overheated; or fuseblock shorted; or voltage reg. Shorted. All were apparently damaged beyond recognition. Initial estimate to repair set at $20,000. Latent smell in car will be difficult or impossible to correct. Jaguar na (jna) response to date is totally unacceptable - no contact whatsoever to see if I was hurt or if I could provide clues as to what happened. Dealer responding ok but advises that hands tied by jna. It was 10/23/2003 when this starter solenoid issue happened.
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