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I get the alternator tested, and the starter tested battery and everything is ok. when i turn the key, it clicks, nothing happends. my lights come on and so does the radio, i have full power only it wont turn on. i tried to jump it, nothing. i did pop start it (manual transmission) and got it home, only now it wont turn on, what could be wrong and what should i check next?
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The "clicking" is usually the starter solenoid chattering. This can be caused by:
Bad Starter Solenoid
Bad Starter
Weak battery not supplying enough current to engage starter.
Turn on the interior dome light. When you crank the engine, if the light dims slightly, the battery is probably OK. If it goes out, or blinks at the rate of the clicking noises, have the battery tested.
didnt state type of vehicle ---check power to starter if no power need to check relays -ignition system-key,switch,wiring [some cars key fob]-if power to starter have starter tested solenoid possible bad ,starter short.
the alternator isn't charging battery that would account for loss of power and also clicking when try to start , try a jump start if it starts then you know its the battery so with engine running check the alternator charge rate with a voltmeter across the battery terminals anything below 13 volts then check the alternator belt is tight enough , good condition etc , then recheck charge rate if still low fit new alternator
the alternator lamp will not go out until the engine runs..
the alt converts engine horse power to electric power,
no engine, no alt.
so that means the engine will not start, or better it wont crank
subzero C or Subzero F.,, -10F or -10C, vastly different temps.
???????
no crank, then jumper cable crank it with donor car running.
crank now,?
yes , then battery is bad,weak or just discharged.
no, then starter bad, or key line bad.
hot wire starter solenoid. cranks now, is bad key line
if not, bad starter.
did you wiggle the shifter at crank.
did you wiggle key. extra.
did you try crankiing in neutral using fresh start contacts.>... yah.
check your battery voltage it should be at least 13 volts with everything turned off. If not recharge or replace battery and test alternator , If voltage is ok check for dirty battery or loose battery cables..If all is good ,remove starter and have tested (auto zone will do this for free) please leave positive feedback if this is helpful
You will have to check, at the starter, for power to the SMALL wire on the starter solenoid (which is on the starter) when turning the ignition switch to start. If there is power to this wire ( usually purple ) and power at the LARGE cable ( from the battery ) at the starter end.....you need a starter.
If you do not have power at the small wire at the solenoid with the key in start position and battery power is OK.....check the safety neutral switch.Moving the shifter around a little can sometimes allow the car to start if the neutral switch is worn.
A new battery does not always mean a fully charged battery. Try a boost from another car before testing the starter for power.
The battery cables need to be clean and tight....and check the ground to the engine as well.
Everything else may work OK with bad connections,they don't use the power the starter needs to turn the engine over.
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