when i turn the key i get plenty of power and everything but when i go to start it i just goes click. thats the starter. well i pound on it with a hammer and nothin so me and my friend push started it and it ran fine but when i got back here to my apartment i shut it off and still just click when i tryed to start it again. so i think the starter is bad. sound right to ya'll?

 

its sounds like your main relay...

 

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To make sure your starter isn't bad, you can turn the key to the on position, then stick a screw driver to connect the 2 wires coming out the the starter, get ready for some sparks to fly, if the engine turns over, your starter works.

I had this problem also, there is a thing behind the clutch, its a connection between two wires, that when the clutch is depressed, the 2 wires are connected allowing your car to start, if the clutch is not depressed, the car will not start. I just crimped these two wires together. I'm not sure if that is called the main relay or what not. Check that too if its not.

 

you need to replace the starter

 

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the motor and all only has like 30000 on it thats soon for a starter to go but its my luck.

 

just trust me.go to an auto parts store and order a main relay"you can always return it if its bad.you sed its clicking.im assuming you ment from under the dash.all you do is unplug it and plug it back in.if the clicking is coming from the bay then it prolly is your starter.try and see if starting your car at night will help.some times when its cool out the mai relay will kick over.i remeber when i bought a used one and installed it that night.started up just fine.got up drove to work the next day and went to leave on my lunch and no dice.luckily i still had my old one in and switched it back and was good to go.

 

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To make sure your starter isn't bad, you can turn the key to the on position, then stick a screw driver to connect the 2 wires coming out the the starter, get ready for some sparks to fly, if the engine turns over, your starter works. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i've never tried this but try it, if it works, then i'd think its main relay, dont buy a new one just solder the connections to it better, they crack over time

 

jump the starter it maybe just that the contacts are worn beyond there limits