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My car makes a clicking sound when I try to start it but it the engine won't turn over?
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∙ 14y ago
The clicking sound is probably your solenoid trying to work. Your battery has just enough electricity to make the solenoid operate but not enough electricity to make the starter work. You probably have an almost dead battery.
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