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If the battery voltage is 11 volts, or greater, then the next most common cause for clicking is a loose or corroded connection anywhere between the battery and/or including the starter itself. Corrosion can occur on the contact surfaces inside of a connection, and be invisible without disconnecting the connector(s) to observe and remove it. These two are the most common causes.
However, clicking/chattering could also indicate:
- A defective battery,
- Failed or low output alternator or generator,
- Worn out starter solenoid,
- Defective starter.
There are probably other causes that I've overlooked at the moment. Without doing a "hands on troubleshooting" of your vehicle's starting electrical system, no one here can specifically identify the precise cause.
You need to first fully charge the battery and try again. If that solves the problem, then you need to determine why the battery voltage was too low.
If charging the battery does not solve the clicking problem, then the problem will be in other areas of the starting electrical system.
What else can I help you with?
What if your car makes a clicking sound when you try to crank it?
If your car makes a clicking sound when you try to start it, try to jump the battery. If that starts it, check the electrical system and if it was the battery, replace the battery. If jumping it does not fix it, have a mechanic look at it.
2003 Chevrolet suburban 280 hp engine making clicking sounds?
My 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 280 hp engine is making metal clicking sounds when I accelerate. It gets worse the faster I go. The battery went dead and had to be jumped two days ago. The car starts fine but then it makes this clicking sound when I put it in drive and go. It happens in park also. What is this?
What does it mean when your car is making a clicking noise but does turn over?
1-Could be that you battery is dead. There will be enough juice to run the radio and the dome light but not enough to crank the motor. 2-Could be the starter Try jumping your battery first. If it starts, it's probably your battery. Make sure both of your connections are good on your battery.
What is the cause of intermittent clicking noises when you turn the ignition switch?
if clicking but not starting dead battery if it starts it's one of the many relays that open and close during startup
Your car wont start just makes a clicking sound?
That could be the alternator or the battery. Try jump starting your car with another car's battery. If it still does not start, it is probably the alternator. If it starts, your battery is dead.
Your Tacoma starts after clicking and the battery and starter are good so are the cables?
That usually means your cables are loose and aren't making good contact. The clicking is the arcing of the spark. Tighten your battery cable ends completely and make sure they can't spin on the posts at all.
What might the problem be if a 2003 mountaineer makes a clicking sound and won't start however once jumped it starts right up?
the battery
If the engine doesn't turn over on a 91 olds cutlass calais how do you know if it is a starter of alternator problem?
AnswerIf the battery's dead it could be the alternator or a bad battery. If not, the starter. Try jumping it. If it starts the starter's OK. Then investigate the alternator and battery.Does it turn over but not start..?? There is a difference. Doesn't turn over would most likely be the battery, which is typically followed by a clicking noise. That would be the starter solenoid trying to engage but the battery doesn't have enough power to do so.If jumping it starts it right up, let it run for 10 or 15 minutes then (while running) check the voltage at the battery terminals. If it's above 14 volts, the alternator is doing it's job and the battery is dead. If the voltage is less than 14, then the alternator needs to be replaced.
Mazda 323 f clicking and wont start battery was disconected to charge?
Its likely either the battery connections (terminals) are dirty, or where they connect is...or the battery while showing a charge is bad when on a load. If it starts with a jump from another car...it's the battery.
Is it the battery on an Oldsmobile Delta 88 if the AC was on then the car starts stalling then the battery was dead so jumping the car it starts then it stalls again?
What happens when the a/c is off, now. your alternator is bad or a bad/poor connection in the batt-alt-gnd circits. woody
Why is 1994 Isuzu Rodeo starter clicking. The starter solenoid clicks then the starter motor engages. HAYNES quotes problem is battery or starter solenoid contacts or starter motor connections.Ideas?
either clean and tighten cable connections or get battery tested. if not the battery, it is the solenoid or the starter If it is clicking and not starting at first, but starts after a few tries, its your starter taking a dump. Replace it.
Why does your car make a clicking noise when trying to turn on engine?
It could be your battery. Try honking your horn and hold it down...see if it sounds strong the whole time, or if it starts strong and then starts to fade out. It could also be the starter. The battery is easier to fix, especially if you have AAA. Good luck!
