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Start by checking the battery voltage and cleaning the connections to the battery. You can use a voltmeter to check voltage or just turn on the headlights and see if they are dim or bright (low voltage = dim headlights). Once battery is checked and your sure it's not the problem, remove the starter and take it to an auto part store. Many auto part stores will test the starter for free. The clicking can be a lack of battery power, poor connection or faulty starter.
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What will would stop a car not start but makes a clicking sound at the starter motor?
dead battery bad starter solenoid bad starter loose or corroded battery or starter cables
Your 1998 ford escort zx2 won't start it just clicks?
your battery is flat Could be that your starter is dead. The clicking is the starter solenoid. That's a good thing that it is at least clicking. Replace the starter.
Truck won't start because battery is dead and there is a clicking in fuse box?
Are you positive the battery is dead? Have you tried to jump start it? That clicking could be the starter relay.
What if battery terminals are cleaned and key ignition still makes a clicking sound?
Battery is dead or you have a bad solenoid. Connections at the solenoid and/or starter could be loose or corroded.
What would cause a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse with an almost new battery to have completely dead headlights no clicking sound from the starter and will not boost?
Dead cell in the battery or corroded or loose battery cables.
Toyota MR2 wont start clicking noise whentrying What is wrong?
dead battery or bad starter (with the clicking, I'm 95% sure its the battery)
Clicking sound when turning key?
A clicking sound when you turn the key could mean your battery is dead. It could also indicate the starter is going out.
Why does your 1995 Ford Windstar make clicking sounds when you try to start it?
dead battery or bad starter.
Why would a car make a clicking noise when the key is turned but the car not turned on?
A very low (but not quite dead) battery will do that. It's the starter relay trying to work.
What could be wrong with a 2001 Ford Taurus if all it did was make a clicking sound but would not start?
1. Starter is frozen (bearings seized) 2. Poor contact at starter solinoid 3. Low or dead battery.
Starter clicks but won't turn over in 2002 Isuzu rodeo?
Clicking = Dead battery/not enought power to start the car Grinding = Bad starter
Your grand am clicks but wont start?
Check your battery connections. If they're tight and no corrosion is present, then your battery may be dead. Recharge or jump start the battery. Still clicking? Replace the starter.
