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Most commonly, it's the starter or the starter was wired wrong when it was installed. More rarely, it can also be the keyswitch or even a bad gear on the flex-plate.

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When starting car what if it just clicks?

That means the solenoid IS working, but power is too low to turn the starter. Check and if necessary clean or tighten the battery terminals. If still the same, charge your battery on slow for at least 12 hours, or get another battery.


Have a 1992 Dodge Ram 50 When you turn the key the lights on the dash come on but the starter does nothing you have had the Battery tested the starter tested you have replaced the ECM and Starter?

You should locate and test the solenoid. Most have three connections. There is a large cable from the battery to the solenoid, from the solenoid to the starter and from the start switch to the solenoid. The power terminals to the battery and the starter are large and have large cables. The starter switch connection is much smaller. Turning the key to 'start' provides a low current voltage to the solenoid causing the solenoid relay to close and power from the battery cable to connect through to the starter. If that voltage is present then the solenoid or the wiring between the solenoid and battery or solenoid and starter is suspect. If that voltage is missing then the starter switch or solenoid feed line may have failed.


1970 Chevrolet truck wont start replaced the starter?

Dead battery? Loose or dirty battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Neutral switch?


Where is the starter solenoid on a 1989 F250?

starter solenoid is on the inside of the fender twards the cab from the battery follow the positive battery cable at the end will be the solenoid


You replaced the starter and battery on a 1994 Ford Taurus but still just clicks and will not start any ideas?

You may have a loose or corroded ground connection. Not just the battery ground but the engine to chassis ground. You may also have a bad battery cable. If you see swelling on any part of the cable, replace it. Make sure the connections are clean and tight. Did you replace the starter solenoid with the starter, or is it a separate item? If the solenoid is separate from the starter, it is probably bad. It is unlikely that the ignition switch is bad, but possible.

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Where is the solenoid located under the hood of a 1993 Chrysler Lebaron as it will not start we have replaced the battery and starter and could it need a new solenoid and where is that located?

may be on top of the starter and replaced with same. Follow the + battery cable it will connect to the solenoid


Why would a 94 lesabre have no power to the starter solenoid?

The wire from the battery to solenoid is corroded & should be replaced.


You get a click when you try to start your 1985 Chrysler The battery is good and it will start right up when you get under the car and jump the solonoid connections with a screwdriver Is the solenoid?

solenoid is bad ,have it replaced,but check for remote solenoid first some vehicles have another solenoid mounted closer to battery


When starting car what if it just clicks?

That means the solenoid IS working, but power is too low to turn the starter. Check and if necessary clean or tighten the battery terminals. If still the same, charge your battery on slow for at least 12 hours, or get another battery.


Battery keeps dying on 1990 ford bronco replaced battery and alternator what could it be?

battery hooked up backward, wires crossed somewhere or it could be the solenoid.


My polaris 250 trail boss just clicks when trying to start?

If your Polaris 250 Trail Boss is only clicking when you try to start it, the issue is likely related to the starting system. This could indicate a weak battery, poor connections, or a faulty starter solenoid. Check the battery voltage and connections for corrosion or looseness. If the battery is good, the solenoid or starter motor may need to be tested or replaced.


When replacing a starter solenoid in a 1989 mercury topaz what keeps your car from starting?

Not quite sure what you are asking, but if you are changing the solenoid, then disconnect the battery first.


1997 dodge ram 2500 that will not start unless i pull up on the fuel shutdown solenoid and then it starts i have replaced the solenoid and the solenoid relay and it still will not pull up any ideas?

Check for high resistance in the wiring to the solenoid, and in the battery cables. A weak battery can also cause this. If one battery is good, and the other is a little weak, the truck can turn over at normal speed, while the fuel solenoid doesn't move.


Have a 1992 Dodge Ram 50 When you turn the key the lights on the dash come on but the starter does nothing you have had the Battery tested the starter tested you have replaced the ECM and Starter?

You should locate and test the solenoid. Most have three connections. There is a large cable from the battery to the solenoid, from the solenoid to the starter and from the start switch to the solenoid. The power terminals to the battery and the starter are large and have large cables. The starter switch connection is much smaller. Turning the key to 'start' provides a low current voltage to the solenoid causing the solenoid relay to close and power from the battery cable to connect through to the starter. If that voltage is present then the solenoid or the wiring between the solenoid and battery or solenoid and starter is suspect. If that voltage is missing then the starter switch or solenoid feed line may have failed.


Your F150 will not start and will not take a jump the alternator solenoid and battery were replaced is it most likely the starter?

Starter Ignition Neutral switch


1970 Chevrolet truck wont start replaced the starter?

Dead battery? Loose or dirty battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Neutral switch?


I have replaced the alternator starter and the solenoid on my 1991 Ford Ranger and when you disconnect the battery cable it kills the engine. What else can be wrong?

Never disconnect a battery while an engine is running!