If it makes a k-k-k-k-k-k sound, then it might be that the battery's dead.
A weak battery. There is not enough voltage to hold the starter solonoid in.
What kind of car? Check the solenoid if not on the starter, like Ford. Re-check all the connections and the ground.
you need a new starter motor,
A low or dead battery will have this effect. There is enough juice in the battery to activate the solenoid in the starter (causing the clicking sound), but not enough to turn over the engine. A jump start or a replacement battery may be needed if the battery is no longer capable of holding enough of a charge even when being jumped.
Dead battery? Loose or dirty battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Neutral switch?
dead battery bad starter solenoid bad starter loose or corroded battery or starter cables
Look for a bad connection to the starter selenoid or battery.
A weak battery. There is not enough voltage to hold the starter solonoid in.
There is no battery in the starter.
A clicking sound when you try to start the car is a dead battery. It may be that the alternator is not charging it properly.
battery cable is loose Also check... The ticking sound comes from the starter not getting enough battery power. Even though there is battery power, there is not sufficient load power from the battery to start the vehcile. Put a volt meter across the battery posts and try and start the vehicle. If the voltage drops below 9 volts you need a new battery.
A clicking sound, when trying to start the engine, indicates a dead battery or poor (dirty) battery or starter relay connections.The clicking sound is the starter relay(soleniod) not getting enough power to hold it's contact points together.
It could be battery connection, discharged or faulty battery, faulty alternator or regulator, faulty starter or a loose and corroded connection on the starter.
check the solenoid, and the starter.
Use battery load tester and properly test battery. When battery fails, replace it.
Weak battery, corroded or loose battery cables, failed starter.
You may also have a faulty starter solenoid or starter Your battery is low, or you have a bad connection in your cables. -I would try to charge your battery first, but if that doesn't help then go ahead and have your starter looked at! :)