my starter click but won't start

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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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when i start my car in the morning, it starts fine and everything, but if i were to drive like 15-30 min, go in a store and come back, my starter would just click but won't crank. then i would have to sit there for 10 min or so, keep trying then it would start. Sometimes even push starting seems to help it start. what can be the problem? i have a new starter, my battery is relocated in the rear, grounds are good and alternator is good, new dizzy also
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Default Re: my starter click but won't start (pepper)

try giving it a good wack when it doesn't start. If it starts after a good hit. It's probably the starter, even new starters can go bad.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Default Re: my starter click but won't start (pepper)

sounds like a main relay issue.

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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Default Re: my starter click but won't start (mr.speaker)

i think its the starter. I'm having the same prob and in the process of putting a new one on. I'll update. I've searched lot of forums and most likely its the starter. Hope you find the problem.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Default Re: my starter click but won't start (pepper)

take your starter out and take it to autozone, they'll test it for free.
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