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Anonymous Posted on Sep 07, 2010

Engine won't start - starter doing clicking sound

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Possible low battery or corroded battery terminals. Try jump start.

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This sounds like a weak battery or a bad starter, have the battery tested if it tests good then i would say the starter may be bad, you can remove it and have it tested at most autoparts stores. hope this helps, also make sure battery connections are clean and tight.

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SOURCE: 1998 chevy venture will not start only starter

battery is dead or too much corrosion on the terminals.

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SOURCE: starter moter problem keeps sticking. engine won`t

battery voltage to starter or bad starter. many parts stores of service shops will test battery for free.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 25, 2011

SOURCE: I have a 1989 GMC

well the first thing to do is check the voltage at battery, if battery is bad it will make a clicking sound when trying to start vehicle. the voltage at battery should be at least 12.6 volts all things off. with it running at battery should be at least 14.2-14.7 if alternator is ok! if all checks out to be ok, then its either a bad solinoid on starter or the starter itself. good-day ! any auto store will check the voltage for free. just tell them you want to check battery and alt, output.

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  • Posted on Sep 23, 2011

SOURCE: 96 gmc sierra 5.7 starter

  • Check your starter with a multimeter for 12v reading
  • Check quality of Power cords, spark plugs cables, choke.
  • Check whether the drive belt or starter belt is loose.
  • Switched ON A\c can cause this due to a faulty stuck compressor!!

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  • Posted on Nov 23, 2011

SOURCE: My starter on my 2000 Suziki quad makes a clicking sound and won't turn the engine over.

Either the starter will have to come out for testing, rebuilding, or replacing, or the battery is not strong enough to power the starter-maybe it's low on charge. Are all your battery and starter connections clean and tight? Verify the condition of your battery before you condemn the starter.

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