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Merlyn
04-22-2007, 09:07 PM
http://blaisebox.ath.cx/Video/clicking.wmv

What do you guys think?
Adjuster
04-22-2007, 09:37 PM
Actually, that is the solinoid clicking..... YOUR BATTERY IS DEAD!

LOL :) LOL

Charge that sucker, or if it's gone bad, replace it with a new one. (The battery, not your starter... LOL)

I crack myself up..
Merlyn
04-22-2007, 09:44 PM
but the battery itself has 12v+? why would it register charge until it needs to start
TooGoode
04-22-2007, 10:23 PM
because that 12 volts is before you turn the key. your starter requires high amperage to start and if you have a bad battery, it wont supply the right voltage/amperage under load thus making the "clicking" sound.
Adjuster
04-22-2007, 11:10 PM
Simple really, just jump start it.. and I'll bet your starter will turn over..
Of course, your battery sounds pretty tired, so it may, or may not come up to where it will start the car again without a jump from another good battery/vehicle.
TurboWarrior
04-22-2007, 11:23 PM
I havent figured out the starter issues with this car. I have new contacts and it still just "clicks" when its cold. I have to roll the car and then let go of the clutch to just move everything. Then it will start.

Bad battery will do it. Or if its not charged enough.

I have a brand new gel cell battery. Still does it. I swapped one from another vehicle and it still does it. Just warning you that the problem could be anything. Next thing i may try are new battery cables.
Brewster
04-22-2007, 11:30 PM
What if it only clicks once and won't start, would that be the starter? Mine does this a couple times a week. After trying for about 5 minutes I always get it to start though.
TurboWarrior
04-22-2007, 11:40 PM
just let the car roll slightly then let go of the clutch in gear. Just to move the crank slightly. Then try to start again. Works almost every time.
Brewster
04-23-2007, 02:07 AM
Yeah, but I don't want my car to be ghetto.
Idealsupra
04-23-2007, 06:51 AM
What if it only clicks once and won't start, would that be the starter? Mine does this a couple times a week. After trying for about 5 minutes I always get it to start though.


that sounds like the starter contacts ....they commonly wear out...there is a R&R kit for them but most people just get a new starter.
Merlyn
04-23-2007, 02:34 PM
I purchased a new battery today and wow... car turned over instantly... (before with the "dead" battery it would take like 5 seconds of cranking, now I turn the key and it is on.. now my fuel injector is leaking :( thank god I am swaping it soon