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My battery is fine but when I turn the key to start the car there is an initial click then nothing and my headlights go out. Is there a bad ground to my starter?
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∙ 15y ago
That sounds like a possibility. If the battery can do it because of a corroded or loose terminal, there's no reason why the cable connecting the starter to the ground can't malfunction also.
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Start by checking the battery voltage and cleaning the connections to the battery. You can use a voltmeter to check voltage or just turn on the headlights and see if they are dim or bright (low voltage = dim headlights). Once battery is checked and your sure it's not the problem, remove the starter and take it to an auto part store. Many auto part stores will test the starter for free. The clicking can be a lack of battery power, poor connection or faulty starter.
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