Try checking the starter relay under the hood, first. You should be able to swap it with the A/C relay right beside it. If it cranks, then replace the defective relay. If it still just clicks, then most likely it is your starter solenoid, which is mounted to and a part of most starters now. You can test the starter by jumping out the leads, but you need to have a little more knowledge about what you are doing before attempting this.
your battery is dead or the starter solenoid
Usually when a starter solenoid/relay switch is bad, you will hear only a click and the starter will not spin (crank).
Yes, most likely its the starter if the battery is fully charged and it still wont crank. When you turn the key, you should hear a click. That click is the starter engaging. No click, means the starter is no good.
If yo have power to both wires at the starter when trying to crank, the starter is failed.
sounds like you need a new starter could be several things; 1. Check the battery Voltatge >10V. 2. Check the Starter and Starter Sloinoid (Take to Kragen or other parts store to test. 3. Check the Voltage coming out of your Alt. Should Be ~13V (If car is running). Does the car run if you jump it? My guess it probaly the Battery (May need charged) or Altanator not charging to proper voltage.
it is behind the starter. You will have to remove the starter to get to it.
It is bolted in the side of the block BEHIND the starter. You will have to REMOVE the starter.
When does it click and does it Crank when it is clicking
your battery is dead or the starter solenoid
Usually when a starter solenoid/relay switch is bad, you will hear only a click and the starter will not spin (crank).
starter
faulty starter motor
tighten the nut from the starter to the solenoid
my 1999 chevy tahoe 5.7 was located in front of the oil pan, and not above the starter as so many said it would be....
Yes, most likely its the starter if the battery is fully charged and it still wont crank. When you turn the key, you should hear a click. That click is the starter engaging. No click, means the starter is no good.
can you cranck the engine by hand
It is behind the starter. You will need to remove starter to get to it. I WOULD CHECK TO SEE IF IT IS NOT IN FRONT OF THE OIL PAN 1ST, BOTTOM OF TIMING CHAIN COVER.. MY 1999 CHEVY TAHOE 5.7 IS LOCATED THERE... EVERYONE TOLD ME ALSO THAT IS WAS ABOVE THE STARTER. AND AFTER TAKING IT OUT . IT WAS NOT THERE;...