Cars & Trucks Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on May 27, 2015
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

How to if starter is bad ? battery is charged but will not jump clicks one time when you turn key

1 Answer

David Harrelson

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Cars & Trucks Master 5,456 Answers
  • Posted on May 27, 2015
David Harrelson
Cars & Trucks Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: May 06, 2008
Answers
5456
Questions
17
Helped
1102345
Points
15442

Sounds as if starter solenoid is bad. You might try tapping on it with a broom handle, and if it then starts, replace starter. If tapping does not help and the click you hear is coming from the solenoid, replace solenoid or whole starter.

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 70 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 19, 2008

SOURCE: Turn key - click, click,

i would get your battery tested if it is fine and your car still dont start you have a starter motor problem personaly i would ignor the green indicator

Ad

Anonymous

  • 12 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 30, 2008

SOURCE: 1994 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder Starting problems

your starter is bad.... the two contacts inside the solinoid are worn out only way to fix is replace the unit as a whole bet ya you get click click click then my start.. bet my life on this one been fixin toyotas for 20+ years

Matthew Boulden

  • 440 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 21, 2009

SOURCE: starter relay clicks when you turn ignition key on

I would think bad starter. Remove it and have it tested to find out. It could also be the starter solenoid gone bad.

Anonymous

  • 11 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 15, 2009

SOURCE: Turn ignition on and only get a click sound at

starter is sticking cahange it

first make sure ur enigne turns

Anonymous

  • 22 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 06, 2011

SOURCE: 06 pontiac grand prix wont start no clicking when you turn the key over even jump starting the battery, has dash lights & radio & parking lights. battery tested good. put a used starter & altinator on

Used parts such as starters and altinators don't last. It might **** but it sounds like you need to buy a new starter,altinator, and battery. Or just start with buying one at a time.

Testimonial: "kellertech1?? i tried something new.. my batt. was dead after sitting for 5hrs so i jumped it & later unhooked the batt. & hooked the batt. back up next day & car started ok kinda a weak start but started. so can a starter drain a batt or where should i look for a short or could this be a weak batt. that tested good but 2 weak 2 start the car."

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Good battery, key will not engage starter, jumping starter will not engage drive

jumping across the solenoid will spin the starter but will not engage the pinion in the ring gear. Have a load test done on the battery as I suspect that there is a bad cell and you are not getting a full charge. If the battery is faulty then there is always enough power to turn on dash lights but nothing left to run the high current solenoid and starter.
0helpful
1answer

Engine won't start turn

no crank
1: battery dead, not charged. does it jump crank?
2: bad battery (corroded clean em) cables lugs. (4 ends)
3: bad starter /solenoid, assembly
4: engine seized, (turn it by hand you cant?)
5: bad key line, (from key switch to PRNDL to stater , no connections)

jump start it, if passed test, battery bad/discharged , and if fail?
you then (battery is good)
hot wire the starter solenoid, keys in pockets
fail? yes, bad starter, seized engine. turn by hand , now you know.
if passes hot wire test, bad key line. (tiny wire)

easy huh?
0helpful
1answer

Car wont start, ignition goes on

Probably your battery is dead,enough for the lights or your alternator is bad which is what keeps the battery charged. Or your car is out of petrol.

Try to start the car with the lights on...if the lights go dead when you turn the key then the battery has low voltage. Try jump starting the car.

if the lights stay bright and you hear click, the starter is bad. Try hitting the starter with a hammer a few times. If the car turns over, then get at starter. -

0helpful
1answer

I have a 2001 chevy 2500hd. when i try to start it, i only have a click (one click per key turn) fron the starter. Will not start. any sugg

TRY GETTING JUMP START IF VECHICLE CRANK ON JUMP START.YOUR BATTERY WEAK NEED CHECKING.CHARGED LOAD TEST IF BAD NEED REPLACING.MAKE SURE BATTERY CABLES CLEAN TIGHT FREE FROM CORROSION.TRY THIS TEST TURN ON HEADLIGHTS TURN ON IGNITION SWITCH.IF HEAD LIGHTS GO DIM.STARTER OR STARTER SOLENOID FAULTY WEAK BATTERY.IF HEADLIGHTS REMAIN BRIGHT YOU HAVE OPEN CIRCUIT IN STARTER SOLENOID OR STARTER AMATUER OR FIELD WINDING.
0helpful
1answer

When you turn the key over it is not starting, it

If its just one click each time you hit the key, may be starter. I would check to make sure the battery is not dead or bad. If it is a bunch of clicks at once, its probably a dead battery. But why is it dead? Possible- Old battery, left lights or power on, maybe didnt close door all the way, or alternator going bad and not charging battery. Try to jump it or charge/replace battery.
1helpful
1answer

2003 325i started to turn over slowly today, and now it does not

sounds like it might be a bad connection on the starter try jumping the starter and see if it turns over
0helpful
2answers

My 98 Dakota only clicks each time I turn the key. Tried knocking the starter and solenoid with a hammer but no luck.

Bad Starter or solenoid, Corrosion on Battery or Starter terminals, could be a bare battery wire, Bad Battery !
1helpful
3answers

New battery just clicks once when key is turned won,t turn oven

check the ground to the engine, make sure the terminals are clean and tight on the starter and on the battery and have the battery tested.
24 months ago for a rebuilt starter is about the lifetime you could expect.
Did u change the battery cos' it was getting harder to turn the engine?
If the starter gets lazy (often a loss of windings due to varnish degradation) and hence a drop in power when activated. This wears batteries out and eventually the starter will fail. A lazy starter has that labored wuh wuh wuh sound instead of a faster regular sound
If you odnt find bad cables replace the starter.
0helpful
1answer

Won't start

if you have power and can turn the key and hear a click and your power is not lost than it is your starter it is bad or stuck.. you can try to hit it with a hammer SLIGHTLY. and try to knock it loose and see if it doesn't turn over then. if it doesn't than you need to replace the starter. you might also have someone turn the key and get under the truck and listen for the click you will be able to hear the starter click. If you hear it and your truck doesn't start than what is happening is it is engaging the spindle but not the gear.
Not finding what you are looking for?

78 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Cars & Trucks Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Car and Truck Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...