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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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My car wont start but I get a click when I turn the key. I can pushstart the car no problem.

I checked the battery and grounding and theyre both good. I am thinking maybe its the solenoid. How do I check if its the solenoid and not the starter?

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Are you sure the battery is ok? Used to be you could cross the terminals on the starter with a screw driver to check it but that was on my 72 chevelle w/350. I would just take it out and take it to a shop and have it checked. Its 2 bolts and like 3 wires w/nuts.. takes 5 minutes to remove and install.
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Yeah, the battery is supposed to be ok. I took it to AutoZone and they checked it.
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Yeah, the battery is supposed to be ok. I took it to AutoZone and they checked it.
I would just take it out (starter) and take it to a shop and have it checked. Its 2 bolts and like 3 wires w/nuts.. takes 5 minutes to remove and install.
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Sounds simple enough. I will just take it off and check it.
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You actually can jump the terminals on these starters, although I wouldn't do it with a screwdriver. I've done it with a remote starter switch.
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Originally Posted by Glyselle
You actually can jump the terminals on these starters, although I wouldn't do it with a screwdriver. I've done it with a remote starter switch.
hehehe, had a huge long screw driver to reach down from the top. Some times when your a kid you gotta do what you gotta do.
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