im thinking the clutch position sensor might be going out because some times after a few tries it will start and then other times it wont start at all. what make me think that it is the sensor is that is doesn't crank when i try to start it but idk. any info will help

 

-Whats the mileage on the car?

-Does it at least make a clicking sound or no sounds at all when trying to turn over.?

-You hear the fuel pump on?

I remember a friend with an old honda had that problem. Some Ignition sensor was bad and he would just keep turning the key until it started up.

More details = better answers

 

yes it makes the clicking sound and there's like 24,500 on the car, didn't notice the fuel pump sound but then again i wasn't listening for it ill check it out tho

 

If its clicking everytime your cranking prob just the battery.

 

could be because its the original bat and the cars an 05, but how come it starts after a few tries? if the bat was bad wouldn't not start at all?

 

Sounds like a bad starter. I think its a common prob on the earlier evos?

 

ive heard evo starters tend to go easily

 

Think you can remove the starter and have it tested at a part store. Although it may seem like a lot of work to test it but its better than throwing money at it hoping it works.

 

Do you have a way to check battery voltage? If it low the car can act funny and start sometimes

 

clicking is the battery.... you can always whack the starter with a socket wrench and see if it starts up..but i'm pretty sure its the battery

 

My 03 is having this SAME issue! Glad to see another thread up...maybe I shouldent be?

I get into my car and try to start it, sometimes it fires up on the first turn, other times it takes 20 tries. All power comes on in my car, radio, turbo timer, dash lights, everything. However only sometimes I hear a click going to the starter, the fuel pump does come on. I dont want to go out and get a new starter if I dont have to. I tried messing with the ground wires a bit and it didnt help, im also thinking maybe clutch ground or position sensor...but how can i be sure?

 

whack the starter with a monkey wrench.. if she starts right up than thats ur issue.

 

Make sure the little wire coming down to the starter solenoid is making good contact. Seen this be an issue in a couple EVOS over the years.

 

sounds like we have the same car lol, but that's what i was thinking to is that there is an issue with the clutch sensor

 

alright thanks for the help ima take my bat and started to be tested and see whats up