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Sounds like the battery or maybe the starter.

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Q: What does it mean when you try and start your car car and all you get is one click?
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1995 VW Jetta battery went dead replaced now car turns over but wont start Checked it has fuel but no spark Is there some sort of lock out in this car that has to be reset Please help?

I did have the same problem but found that after inserting the key into ignition I deed to wait +/- 3 seconds and I can hear the start relay (on the relay pannel) click in. If I do not hear this relay click in the car just does not start (No spark from the electronic coil to the distributor).


If a car will not turnover or even click after a long drive until it had a chance to cool down is the starter the likely cause How can I start the car to get it to the shop?

It is either the solenoid or the starter is shot


How do you know if you need to replace the starter or starter solenoid or relay in your 1976 Chevy?

Bad starter is easy: when you turn the car on provided your battery is good, you will hear a click in the engine compartment, but the car will not start.


How can you find out if your engine is ruined from your car overheating Why is it not cranking since your engine ran hot?

If it won't turn at all you may have caused a problem. Check to see if you can turn the engine by hand. Does the starter click and the engine start to move? I guess I don't understand what you mean when you say it is not cranking. If you want to pursue this problem any further, contact me at: a_d_kirkwood@excite.com


What does it mean when the car won't start immediately?

Many meanings for that, more info needed to narrow it down.

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