1997 Blazer, new starter, new alternator, new battery, new ignition switch..... STILL clicks!!!!!?

Question

Sounds exactly like a bad starter, so I tested it and it passed, but I replaced it anyway, I've also replaced the battery, the alternator, and the ignition switch within the past month. However, the infamous CLICKING noise still happens when I turn the key, and the engine will not start. Any ideas?

Answer 1

you should probly check all the ground wires. I had a cuz that had the same problem. One of the ground wires was corroded and it had a bad ground. First check the ones on the bottom by wheels and under the car and work your way up. I dont remember where his was but it could be a bad ground. Kinda sounds like it to. Hope this helps

Answer 2

It takes approximately 9.5 volts to start a car. If you hear a clicking sound, your battery is not putting out enough voltage. Your radio, headlights, etc., will all work, so you will think that your problem is your starter. NOT SO. Either you have a weak battery which need charging, or the most likely culprit are your battery cables. Most people will look at their cables and if they LOOK clean, and don't see any white corrosion build up on the terminals, they believe the battery terminals are making a good contact. Once again - NOT SO. Those terminals and cables are lead. Lead is a shiny metal. Scrap the top of a battery terminal and it will shine. That darkness on the terminal you scraped off is also present between you battery terminal and cable, and will prevent a good contact. All it needs is to cause a drop in voltage to your starter and you will hear a clicking sound from the starter. The clicking noise is the solenoid in your starter, so most people believe you need a new starter. In my 55 years of working on cars, about 80% of the time the problem is your battery cables. They may look clean, but it doesn't take much to drop the voltage going to your starter, which will also cause the clicking noise. So before you run out and purchase a starter, clean those terminals. Get a good battery terminal and cable cleaner at your auto parts store. The type with the wires inside that will really make those terminals and cables shine. Once you have cleaned them, your battery will put out max voltage. If you still hear the clicking sound, take your battery to an auto parts store and they will check it. It may not be holding a charge or you may have a dead cell. However, DO NOT try and clean your battery terminals with Baking Soda or Coca Cola. I've worked on cars for over 55 years and all that does is clean the OUTSIDE of the terminals - NOT the connection between the cable and terminal. So many people run out and buy a new starter or battery when it is really the connection itself.

Answer 3

Check the distributor cap and the coil wire. Sound s like they are worn or corroded.

Answer 4

get the transmission checked and the fuel converter thats usualy the problem I am around a lot
of cars and have had a lot of problems so I have pretty good guesess

Answer 5

if the engine is not locked up make sure you have a good ground from your battery to your engine could it be loose ar dirty

Answer 6

Try jumping it at the solenoid. If that doesnt work buy a Ford.

Answer 7

IT COULD BE THAT THE MOTOR IS VAPOR LOCKED THAKE OUT ONE SPARK PLUG AND TURN OVER IF NOTHING THEN GO TO THE NEXT

Answer 8

try turning the eng by hand to make sure its not locked up.

Answer 9

check and clean all of the grounds.

Answer 10

fuses? solenoid?

may need ignition coils....spark plugs...