Originally Posted by
kerrycrossfire
Ok, I know I should remove the RCM and clean it etc.. but I have an issue that someone may be able to solve:
I have issues with starting the car. It first turns over but will not start and the starter continues to engage even after the key is released, but again, does not start. So I turn the key all the way counter/ off which stops everything. I then turn full clock again and nothing happens.....then turn back full counter and start over and either get the same sequences or the car starts normally. Eventually the car always starts.
I read that only if the car does not turn over it's the RCM but I have not read about my scenario.
It could be a bad chip in the key? If so, the car will turn over and not start but continue to turn over even after key is released? And then turn key again and nothing?
Could be a combination of the two issues?
So clean, and or replace RCM and if still have issues, look at the key/chip situation?
Thanks.
If the car starts or attempts to start I doubt the trouble is the key.
The RCM could be bad, you could get a new one from Amazon and then send your original out to tighed1. You should have a spare RCM on hand anyway as well as a spare crankshaft position sensor (BOSCH only).
The starter sticking could also be a problem with the starter's "throw out bearing". That's the part that spins the flywheel to start your car. It could also be a bad ignition switch that is getting stuck in the "on" position.
These are all guesses. Without actually being in person and seeing what's going on, it's hard to diagnose the problem.
I would start with the RCM first though.
I've included some pictures of the RCM. It's located in the big box near the battery and is the closest to the engine.
