It doesn't always do it, only about once out of every ten cranks. When I do it, all the dashboard lights go off when the key is turned, then they all come back on when I release the key.
So...am I looking a a failing starter, a failing battery, or a failing ignition? Or worse?
2007-02-20 10:47:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Almost forgot. This is a Mazda 323.
2007-02-20 11:01:00 · update #1
possibly the ignition switch is starting to go bad, take your car to autozone and have the charging system all checked out for free to make sure everything is charging and especially have them check the battery, also as that one person said, take the battery terminals off and clean them real good and the battery terminal on the starter itself should be cleaned and tightened real good. I still suspect a bad ignition switch.
2007-02-20 12:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an electrical prob, as the click you describe. check your battery. Get it tested. And check the battery connections, you can try putting warm water on the terminals (which will melt any bulid up of sulphuric acid which cutts off connection) Your clock and radio dnt need such a high volt to go, so yes they will work. The starter motor needs higher volts to turn. If it was your starter motor you would hear a deeper sounding ticking sound. listen carefully.
2016-05-24 00:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Vernieke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok,clean the battery post and tighten them,now put a little grease on them.now check the wires on the starter.what it sounds like is the solenoid not kicking the starter in.all you might have to get is a solenoid.what kind of car is it?is it a gm?if it is,then you can change the solenoid.if its a ford,then it should be on the firewall,just like chrylsler motors cars.
2007-02-20 10:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type ignition system do you have?
Modern cars can be diagnosed with a computer. Older cars you have to check things, like your Starter, Distributor. Rotor,
My old Jeep clicked when starting and it was the rotor. (Under the Distributor).
2007-02-20 10:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Rusty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check the starter, and ignition switch. Those are the two most likely problems. You may also check the alternator.
2007-02-20 10:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by Rebekah G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what type of vehicle you are driving, but... Turn the headlamps in when the condition occurs and see if they go out with the dash lights. If they do, then check the battery connections for corrosion or looseness
2007-02-20 10:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by Delphi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your battery posts off and clean them. Sounds like the battery's not getting a good connection.
2007-02-20 12:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by Russell D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your battery is weak. Get a new one. Try the headlights, do they dim out fast if you put on the brakes? That's a sure sign of a weak battery. Check your battery cables and clean them and retry.
2007-02-20 10:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to me it sounds like the battery doesn't quiet work as well as it should, and the starter as well could need replacing, check with your dealership.
2007-02-20 10:51:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your starter is bad. It may be time to replace it.
2007-02-20 10:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by Susan M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋