pulling my hair out
2005 H2 - when warmed up to operating temp, shut off engine and when try to start, everything normal except starter doesn't spin. I have to let the vehicle cool off for aprox. 2 hours before it will start again. Of course the 3 times I have had it to the shop they can't replicate the problem! I had them check the starter, battery, wiring, and had them replace the ignition relay and the neutral start gizmo, no help. Without being able to pinpoint the problem, I guess I am down to replacing the starter and if that doesn't solve the problem, replace the ignition/key switch.:mad:
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Usually with high heat it's the starter or low battery cranking amps. Check your volts on battery when this happens again. How many miles on vehicle? I would say starter.
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75 k miles and new battery.
When it does this, everything else (gauges, lights, accessories, etc) is normal, but starter is completely silent and does nothing, so I too am thinking something in the starter is expanding with the heat and losing contact. |
I get 120,000 miles on my Lexus LX470 starters.(Which they say these things run forever) I have heard some H2 owners replacing starters at 80k to 100k so you are most likely due. Keep me posted.
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my mechanic said to whack the starter with a hammer the next time it doesn't start - if it starts then the starter is the culprit.
The only problem is, now that I'm carrying the hammer, it starts every time, just like the 3 times it's been in the shop!:mad: |
Update
The problem was the starter.
Dealer was finally able to duplicate the problem. The starter has an internal relay that was sometimes not wanting to do its job. |
Glad they got it fixed. Now enjoy your H2!
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Yep. Mine went out about a month ago. Luckily, once under the truck, I saw how open it was. Probably the easiest starter I have ever replaced.
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