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Old 03-23-2007, 02:03 PM
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My car has been starting up and running perfectly. Today I drove home from work fine and had it parked for less than 30 minutes. When I went out to start it, the car was completely dead. Tried jumping the car but it still won't turn on. When I turn the key nothing happens. Sometimes there is a single CLICK, but thats it. Does this sound like a bad starter? Thanks
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starter solenoid?
have you been noticing a lack of power lately such as dim headlights that would suggest the alternator?
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clicking makes me want to say bad starter.
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yeah starter selonoid
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My car has been doing the same. It was the starter.
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make sure ur battery terminals are tight... or wiggle em and try starting em again... also check the connections on the starter before u go out and buy a new one..
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Alright the starter it is... thanks for all the replies. Just wanted to make sure before I lay down some cash for a new one.
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Check your battery!! And your terminals!!! Once i changed the starter only to find out the battery was dead. When you jumped your car did you let it charge for a moment or did you just hook it up and try to start it?
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