06 4 cyl. One day it's fine, next morning turn the key and you get one click at the starter. Checked relay, it's ok, checked clutch safety, at least it clicks when you push the clutch in. Finally replaced starter, hit the key, same results. Any words of wisdom? The engine cranks if you roll it off and pop the clutch.
starter won't turn engine
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Take the clutch safety switch and unplug it and connect the terminals inside the plug, essentially closing the circuit off, if it cranks you know that was your problem and replace the switch.
Edit: How old is your battery and what condition are the terminals in?
Edit: How old is your battery and what condition are the terminals in?
Terminals were replaced this past year, battery is 3-4 years. I'll try the clutch switch. I've got a charger on the battery just to be sure. Thanks
After leaving the charger on for about an hour, it was showing 12.4v. Same response when I turned the key. I'll try another battery and then the clutch switch tomorrow.
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Just try jump starting from another running vehicle. 12.4v right off the charger suggest dead battery. The click does too.
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3-4 years battery.....I'd check for voltage across the battery terminals WHILE the starter is engaged/clicking. Needs to be over 9.6 volts then. Batteries MUST be tested under load !!!
Of course this assumes that the cables and terminals are all clean and good....
And - of course - try a jump start; if that works fine, then bad battery. Of course this also assumes that the cables and terminals are all clean and good....
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Try tapping on starting with a screwdriver handle while someone cranks.
Have you checked the Ignition Switch Module yet??
The ignition switch module is responsible for running current from your battery to your starter. The START position of the switch goes bad over time. Don't get fooled into thinking that just because the "ACC" & "ON" position of the ignition switch module works fine that the "START" position is also good - it's not. To test it, you'll have to remove the plastic cover on the steering column. Watch the attached YouTube video for additional....
When you are totally bumfuzzled, go back to the beginning. Do ya'll know of anything that allows enough voltage for the starter to click but not enough to turn over? Would a bad ground cause something like that? Are there any switches that would allow the voltage to do that? My experience with switches and relays is they either work or they don't. Other than removing and cleaning the ground, I'm out of ideas.
Are you absolutely certain that click is coming from the starter?
If you are, jump the starter at the solenoid. (Hotwire 12v to the small wire.)
If problem persists, its the starter or the battery cables.
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Checking simple things off the list (for free) is never a waste of time. I was hoping it was just the battery, but alas
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bad starting solenoid?
Solenoid is new with the starter. You can feel the click in the starter with your hand on it. I am assuming the new starter and solenoid is good it's doing the same as the old one. I carried the old one to a rebuild shop to test and they said it was fine.
You must have good clean cable from the negative battery post to the engine block, and also from the positive battery post to the starter solenoid. It must be clean copper the entire length. No corrosion.
The cable terminals must be like new. It sounds like a terminal is possibly cracked.
The cable terminals must be like new. It sounds like a terminal is possibly cracked.
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