My car won't start sometimes. All I hear is a clicking sound. Now this was a more serious issue about 2 months ago when I had a new starter and battery put in because of the same problem. It seemed to work fine and then the problem happens again but less frequently. What should I do? Should I check the connections to the battery? I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the weather because it doesnt get too cold where I live, only around 34 as the low. Please help!
2006-12-05 17:34:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
If the battery cables are clean and tight, and the connections at the starter are clean and tight, then it could be that the ignition switch isn't providing enough current at times to the starter solenoid.
2006-12-06 14:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Badwrench 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Dodge Dakota that did the same thing. I replaced the battery and the starter. It still continued. I put it in a shop and come to find out it was a single bare wire touching the motor causing it not to start all the time. They had to hook it to the computer to tell though. Sounds like a similar problem that you have. Try checking the battery connection. make sure the battery post is clean and the cable is tight.
2006-12-05 17:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by dodgedifferent01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be a little clearer here. Are you saying the starter motor is turning the motor over and quits or are you saying the motor starts, revs up, and then stalls? If you are saying the first, take it to a good mechanic and tell them exactly what and when is happening. There are tests that can be done that might uncover what is the problem. If the test does not reveal what is wrong, don't start replacing parts as this is where it gets expensive and frustrating for everyone. Try to get it into the mechanic when the problem is acting up or leave it with them telling them when to check it. When a problem acts up is when it has to be diagnoses usually. The other thing about recalls is just phone a dealer with your car's VIN handy and let them punch it into the GM site and it says if your car needs a recall. Recalls are done for absolutely nothing so no need to worry about that.
2016-05-22 23:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do all of the above.
Start with the battery terminals...follow the cables.....check starter...
It could be a starter selenoid. (if you have one)
On old fords they are usually not far from the battery and mounted on the inside of the wheel well.
Just remember to start at the beginning and then go from there. Follow the cables and wires and go from point A to point B on so on.
Good luck, it's a crappy time of the year to have to deal with it.
2006-12-05 17:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by oodlesoanimals 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check out the alternator or generator. I would also make sure all connections are good. You could have some type of corrosion on some of your connections. There is a salve or a spray you can put on your connections.
2006-12-05 17:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by READER 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the battery connections into a bakingsoda/water mix. it will fizz up and clean all the acid and grim on the connection.
2006-12-05 17:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by werty_sw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the starter engine it freezes and gets stuck, try bangin' on it a couple of times then try to start your car...
But don't force it you could drain the battery
2006-12-05 17:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by Eastpack69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your ground wire (alternator to battery)has a short
2006-12-05 17:35:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the cellinoid, or it could be in the ignition itself
2006-12-05 18:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋