Locate the starter.If you're not sure where it is,call a couple shops or a dealer,someone will tell you for free to attract business.Tap on the starter with a hammer 2 or 3 times,not too hard,not too soft.It may take several tries but it will start if it's a starter problem.Sounds like it is if you're getting several clicks when you try to start.If you only get 1 and struggle for 2,it's probably the battery.If there is an Autozone nearby,get a jump and go there.They do free checks on battery/alternator.The average life of an alkaline battery is 6 maybe 7 years,so if you are the original owner and have never replaced it,that's probably it if it is a 2002.I can't be sure because the header says 2006 Impala but you say 2002 Impala.
Good luck! Greg
Check battery connections also you may have dead battery or starter i'd start at the battery 1st
You have a dead Battery, have the Battery tested, it should have a static charge of at least 11-12 volts, if lower than that, replace the Battery.
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check the ignition fuse, fuseable link and starter relay
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SOURCE: my 03 impala wont start up ..wen i turn the key jus clickin noise
The clicking noise is probably the starting solenoid. This means you have some battery voltage and the key switch circuit is working. The problem is either a weak battery, poor battery cable connection, bad starter motor/solenoid, or frozen engine. The voltage at the starter motor needs to be at least 8 volts with the key in the cranking position to turn the engine over. If you have a voltmeter on the dash, watch it while turning the key. Another way to check the voltage is to turn on the headlights. If they dim way down, your battery is weak or the starter motor is shorted or heavily loaded. If the starter motor is shorted or cannot turn because the engine is frozen, the battery cables will get warm. Make sure the engine is not frozen by turning one of the pulleys, or put a socket wrench on the crankshaft pulley bolt. Sometimes the alternator brushes fall out and jam the alternator. This will also stop the engine from turning.
SOURCE: 2003 impala wont start up ..wen i turn the key jus clickin noise
It sounds like the solenoid is bad
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