When I turn the key my car just clicks. I have a 1990 Lincoln Towncar. It's not the starter, or the alternator. We are at a lost.
2006-06-23 14:55:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well you said it isn't the starter or alternator but have you checked the battery and the battery cables one might be loose or corroded
2006-06-23 14:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by shellshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, loose or corroded cables. You say its not the starter, so I assume you know how to check it out properly and its not frozen. Sometimes the bushes get worn to the point where they do not make contact, or just get stuck, ( frozen). If this were the care, taking a small hammer and tapping the started lightly would usually free them up and if that were the case, you would already have taken the starter out and replaced them. But you did not mention the solenoid. Which is located elsewhere. First I would do as everyone suggests and check the cables for corrosion and make sure they are tight, the follow to the solenoid.
2006-06-24 06:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by yenkoman1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battery
2006-06-23 15:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Stu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those cars have another piece in there starter system called a solenoid it`s usually on the firewall of ther car.That`s would be your starter problem.Give it a try.
2006-06-23 15:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time you replaced the battery. Check the cables to see if they are all corroded or anything.
2006-06-23 14:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be that the battery has died if that isn't the case go to a mechanic and let them fix it
2006-06-23 15:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by rapta_256 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be your battery. One click, or several fast clicks? Is your distrubutor cap on tight, all the spark plug wires on securely? Have you checked your fuses? Your ignition fuse could be blown...
2006-06-23 14:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by nellieb_959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timing belt?
2006-06-23 14:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning your battery terminals and charge your battery.
2006-06-23 15:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by Niceguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starter solenoid..........
But shouldnt you have known that already ?
Or a dead battery.
2006-06-23 15:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋