What kind of car? Check the solenoid if not on the starter, like Ford. Re-check all the connections and the ground.
Test your battery. If that checks out, take off the starter, take it to Auto Zone, and they will bench test it for free.
Start with double checking both ends of both battery cables. Be sure the connections are clean and tight. Have the battery tested at your local auto parts store. You may think it is charged but it may be expired. If all that checks okay you may have a bad starter/solenoid assembly. The clicking you hear is normal, that would be relays doing their thing.
I would think if you are paying a monthly bill. However, not a purchase and pay on the spot kind of transaction.
There are a few checks that can be done to verify this. Although some safety precautions are strongly advised, before attempting these procedures: * Ensure the hand-brake is applied. * Ensure that the car is in Neutral, or Park (if Automatic). * Ensure that the Ignition Key has been removed from the Ignition Switch. Firstly, check the heavy duty cable connecting the solenoid to the battery, for continuity. Using a jumper cable, connect the starter-motor directly to the battery. If you hear it spin, then it's OK. If not, then the starter-motor itself has burnt out and will need to be replaced. As most cars since the 1970's use the Pre-Engaged type Starter, where the motor and solenoid are built into a common unit, there's generally no need to proceed any further. To check the solenoid, remove the terminal connection from the Ignition Switch and connect directly to the battery. If the solenoid is OK, you will hear a click, this can be quite loud so there's little chance of missing it. No click indicates that the solenoid is not working. On Pre-Engaged Starters, this unfortunately means that the whole unit must be replaced. Next, check that there isn't a path to earth, caused by the cable connecting the low tension side of the solenoid to the Ignition Switch, grounding. Also check this wire for continuity. The rest of the starting circuit can be checked, by working backwards checking for interruptions in the supply of power from the battery.
Take it to a mechanic to test the battery, charging system, and starting system (both the solenoid and starter if they are separate pieces). Or remove the starter and take it to a parts store to have it tested. If the battery is ok, the alternator/charger system is putting out power, and you think the starter or solenoid is still the cause, unhook the ground from the battery post after the car has been running but is turned off and leave it like that till the next time you turn on the car when you'll screw it back on. If it starts no problem then it's probable it's the starter or solenoid that was sucking the battery dry.
No, they will not accept Starter Checks
Test your battery. If that checks out, take off the starter, take it to Auto Zone, and they will bench test it for free.
u might need a new starter
No, starter checks typically start at 100 and do not have any personal information pre-printed on the checks. Also, many companies will consider checks under 300 as starter checks.
Make certain the cables from the battery to the starter and the body are good...may be a starter check out your local library for a shop manual and the checks to make.. d
It may still be the battery. If you just hear a click, it may be the starter is out. Make sure the battery is charged to the fullest. Sometimes the battery will have power but not enough to work the starter.
your starter prob has a flat spot try to hit the starter with a hammer then try to restart.
Either it is your alternate or starter and it could possibility be the battery batterys plus checks for free soget a check up
Double check the battery connections, be sure they are clean and tight. Be sure the battery is in good condition and fully charged (12.68 V). Be sure the connections at the starter are clean and tight. Be sure the negative battery cable connection at the engine is clean and tight. Be sure the vehicle is in park or neutral. If all this checks out okay, the starter may be at fault.
Assuming the battery checks good, you have a bad connection between the negative battery post and ground to the engine, or bad connection between the positive battery post and the starter.
Yes,I think
If an engine is cranking slowly the first thing I would suspect is a weak battery. Remove both battery cables and clean both the cable connectors and the battery posts. Put a battery charger on the battery and charge it until if is fully charged. If the problem still persists, then suspect a starter going bad or the engine is slow in time. Remove the starter and have it tested at an auto parts store. If the starter checks OK, then you need to have the engine timing checked. If your Check Engine light is on, have the ECU scanned for a trouble code and go from there.