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Wont start,just makes a click noise.Checked all appropriate fuses,i know battery and alternator are fine.think it's the starter solenoid or the starter relay switch.As i disconnected the negative battery terminal,to reset the ecu,then it started,so i know the starter motor is fine..

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Cut the insulation back on the negative cable & look for green corrosion. If so replace the cable. Try that.

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