Car Clicks Loudly But Won't Turn Over
#1
Car Clicks Loudly But Won't Turn Over
Fellas, I switch the ignition on and the car clicks like crazy but starter won't crank, and so the car won't start. I checked for codes and there are none. I also swapped the fan relay with the ignition relay and still no luck. The battery is good and I even tried starting the car with a battery charger hooked up. The battery by itself is about 12.7 volts. What's most likely the problem, solenoid, starter? Thanks.
#4
Tested the alternator?
If the you think the starter might be the problem have someone turn the ignition on and tap the starter motor with a prybar. If its locked up that might break it loose.
If the you think the starter might be the problem have someone turn the ignition on and tap the starter motor with a prybar. If its locked up that might break it loose.
#5
Thanks for the reply, but what about the ignition switch or BCM module?
I started the car earlier today and let it idle for about 30 minutes and shut it down thinking everything was great. A couple hours later I wanted to go for a spin and it wouldn't crank, just clicking. One thing I've thought of is that I recently started using the wheel tilt up and I'm wondering if that compromised the wires to the ignition switch?
I started the car earlier today and let it idle for about 30 minutes and shut it down thinking everything was great. A couple hours later I wanted to go for a spin and it wouldn't crank, just clicking. One thing I've thought of is that I recently started using the wheel tilt up and I'm wondering if that compromised the wires to the ignition switch?
#6
Thanks, I really can't imagine the starter because it always worked perfectly, plus I only got 15k miles on the car. I thought that starters acted funky before they gave out, not working perfectly and all of a sudden dying. I don't know.
#7
However, if the motor or solenoid fails, your problems will be instantaneous and in-your-face. Before you jack up the car though, try jumping it. It might just be a weak battery with not enough umph to turn the motor.
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#9
If it was the ignition switch, you most likely wouldn't even get a click out of the solenoid. Like another said earlier, rap on the starter motor/solenoid with a large screwdriver while turning the key. Also check the tightness of the connection on the starter.
I HIGHLY doubt it's the BCM or ignition switch; but I've been wrong before. That's how we learn.
I HIGHLY doubt it's the BCM or ignition switch; but I've been wrong before. That's how we learn.
#11
I need to dig into my Helm's manual and see what I can find. I think the needles reacting like that could mean something. Another possibility is the crank position sensor.
The reason I don't think it's the battery is because I tried starting the car with the charger hooked up, and the battery reads 12.7 volts by itself. However the battery did get run down over the winter but I charged it and it worked fine until today. The only possibility with the battery I can think of is maybe the cranking power is shot but the voltage is good. And yet the battery has been very strong since recharging it until today. I don't know.
Thanks for your help!
#12
Even though the battery reads 12.7V doesn't mean it's good. When I store my car in the winter, I unhook the battery unless I have access to it to start it periodically. Since it's free at AutoZone, and since you haven't had it tested, it's a good idea to do it. And also, since you said you charged it, every charge will decrease the life of the battery. I'd get it checked.
#13
You have a lack of current at the starter. It's going to be either a battery, which is most likely, or a bad battery connection or cable.
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#15
Gotta be the battery man, or the connection to it. Mine did the exact same thing when the battery died. Click-click-click-click-click, battery voltage seemed ok, radio and horn was normal. Replaced battery, all fixed for over a year now.
My old battery was 10 years old, original off the assembly line
My old battery was 10 years old, original off the assembly line
#16
Gotta be the battery man, or the connection to it. Mine did the exact same thing when the battery died. Click-click-click-click-click, battery voltage seemed ok, radio and horn was normal. Replaced battery, all fixed for over a year now.
My old battery was 10 years old, original off the assembly line
My old battery was 10 years old, original off the assembly line
I have a brand new battery in my TBSS. I'll see if I can hook it up to my T/A and see what happens. Thanks for help! And NonGoogleGuy you were probably right all along, thanks again.
#18
Marc, sorry, I didn't see your post, but I think you're right. No, I didn't load test the battery. What sort of equipment do you need to load test a battery? The more I think about this, it must be the battery because of the situation it was subjected to this winter, plus it was completely discharged when I recharged it. Thanks for help! Appreciate it.
#20
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I just went to Sears yesterday and bought a Diehard Platinum and all is good in Mudsville again, so the battery was the problem.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!