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98 grand prix starter just clicks has new starter an battery starts every now an then?
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If the starter clicks, but doesn't start the car, that indicates that the starter solenoid is working, but the commutator that actually spins the engine is not. Take the starter back and have it tested. The battery could also be At Fault. If the battery doesn't supply enough power you'll get the same result.
check the battery voltage first should be 12.6 volts if not jump the battery see if it starts.if it does bad battery.
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