My car has 16,000 miles and is a 03. I went to the dealership to have my car checked out since it had trouble starting. I didn't think it was the battery because it wouldn't crank so I thought it was the starter and we even tried to jump it. When I went to get my car they said everything checked out okay but after I went home and then decided to go somewhere else it wouldn't start. But interesting fact is that every time I open my hood, the car would start normally but if it's closed then it won't. I tested this theory out and works everytime. Any ideas?

 

I'd start simple, and check your grounds. Make sure they're tight. Then check the hot side.

Do you have any mods?

 

i don't know exactly where the grounds are

 

Is your hood tuching your battery?? What about popping the hood then starting it? Very strange with the hood. keep digging it is probaly somthing stupid. Did you change anything before it started happing?

 

are ur positive and negative battery cables tight?

 

nothing has been changed about the battery, it only starts when the hood is popped open

 

I have seen something similar to this on a couple other evos......has your airbox ever been taken out???? If so make sure its seated properly on the metal post undrneath and make sure the maf harness isnt binding up anywhere. Hope this helps. Good Luck

 

Did you find out what was wrong.