clicking starter

[3.4orNothing]

hi guys,,,,about 4 years in a row before the car starts,it clicks a few time then it engages, its not the bendix,because it does not spin freely,it just clicks,finally,i bought a new starter,and you know....it clicks again,,,i know it click in the solenoid,but is it possible that the new starter has a bad solenoid too??? or could be another thing causing that clicking? with the old starter it clicks a few time then it engages,with the new one it clicks an eternity before it engages,and some times it just stops clicking until it cools down i guess.

[cam98aro]

Re: clicking starter

low battery or its not mounted correctly

[Christopherrr]

Re: clicking starter

I've seen techs hang bad parts all the time, is it rebuilt or new?...but as cam98aro stated, if it isn't getting enough juice, it'll click.

I doubt you installed it incorrectly...but check your connections and ground. If not, exchange it.

[hockeyman]

Re: clicking starter

Do as stated above, but also check the terminals. If they're corroded, the electric connection will be heavily affected.

And yes, I've replaced a starter once and the new one was bad. No big deal, just return or exchange it.

[3.4orNothing]

Re: clicking starter

low battery or its not mounted correctly

new battery,,, but i will check the connections,tnx

[Rob Bell]

Re: clicking starter

Definitely check the terminals at the starter and especially the battery for any signs of corrosion. I would suggest cleaning the battery terminals and the cables just in case. Sometimes there is corrosion on there that you cannot see.