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Make sure your battery connection are properly tight and and the corresponding cables are in their right place. If they engine doesn't turn this means your starter is not working or possibly a bad ground connection.

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Q: Is there any suggestions why the engine will not turn over with only a ticking sound from the battery and occassional sparks?
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