it makes the clicking sound, after a few tries it starts but it struggles to start.
2007-01-26 02:00:45 · 11 answers · asked by chompiras 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is just clicking, it sounds like your starter is bad.
2007-01-26 02:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably something with the battery, or cables. Try cleaning the battery posts and cable clamps to see if you're just not getting a good connection. If it still starts sluggish like you describe, take the battery to an auto parts store for testing. They can tell if it is needing replacement. It could be your alternator, but it usually isn't, and the alternator can also be checked by the auto parts place, if needed. Lastly, it may be your starter solenoid. Again, the parts place can help with that too. Try jumper cables to see if it starts easily from another battery. That would rule out the starter as the problem.
2007-01-26 10:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the battery is 4 - 5 years old, it may need to be replaced. It sounds like you may need a new starter also, but take your car to the nearest auto parts store like O'Reilly or Pep Boys and have them check the battery FIRST. If the battery isn't the problem have someone check the battery cables and then the starter. Good Luck
2007-01-26 10:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like it's the starter I'm a girl but my dad is a mechanic and I know quite a bit about cars hope I helped
2007-01-26 10:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by ADNAMA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds like your battery, it is the connection probably but the battery could have a bad cell. go to o'reilly, auto zone, etc and they will test your battery for free. they also will hook it up if your check engine soon light comes on. if battery is good, then it's your starter.
2007-01-26 10:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by Pauline J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make sure with the battery n make it fully charged.
Check out whether the alternator functions properly or not.
Hey if it doesn't work take it to your mechanic he will surely make it out.
2007-01-26 10:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by DJ101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either the battery or the starter.
2007-01-26 10:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by Dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gonna need a new battery or charge it up. try geting a jump and see if itle start, but if its to low it wont start even with cables.probly need a new battery though
2007-01-26 10:04:32 · answer #8 · answered by Robert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the starter is going or gone.
2007-01-26 10:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by lizzie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your battery checked it could be a bit weak. could be the started motor as well
2007-01-26 10:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by Daniel_Son_Bonsai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋