lately my truck just clicks when I try to start it. this goes on for a little while then it finally engages and starts. I have replaced both cables and that worked real good till the next day and then the clicking started over again not as bad , any suggestions?
2007-03-06 12:54:47 · 12 answers · asked by brad w 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
the solenoid is weak. you can take it off the starter and disassemble. inside is a brass washer that gets burned on one side. Take it off and turn it around so the other side makes contact. reassemble, reinstall, problem will be solved.
This is usually caused from low voltage. when the battery is weak it doesn't snap the solenoid closed as fast and causes more burning on the brass washer
good luck
2007-03-06 22:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by Dalton K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean up the connections to engine block and directly at the starter as well. Knock the solenoid on the starter with the handle of a hammer (to loosen rust). You may need a new solenoid --or replace starter. If there is a starter relay in the circuit consider that too. Bottom line: it isn't rocket science.
2007-03-06 13:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by richard d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some internal electrical shorts in your starter. After you have tried to start your truck and it has just clicked, carefully feel the positive battery cable, if its hot to the touch then its the starter.
2007-03-06 16:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by lwjksu89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your started solenoid may need replacing. The contacts in it get pitted after while and make the electrical connection poor when engageing the key.
2007-03-06 13:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your starter, if it gets hot then most likely you need a new one.
Other Thoughts: Bad Alternator, Corrosion on the Battery Terminals, Bad Terminals or Bad Battery.
2007-03-06 13:00:49 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly because I have the same problems everyday at work. Its your starter, try taking it to autozone or o'reilys or automotive store to get it check...it might be the solenoid or the whole starter itself.
PS its alot of trouble taking it out!
2007-03-06 12:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by ironknuckles05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a starter - you could go another route and install a solotex - which will boost the current to the starter
2007-03-06 13:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if it is a starter problem. It may be bad and going out.
2007-03-06 12:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by jtwonn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your battery to auto Zone and get it tested before you go and buy a starter.
2007-03-06 14:30:18 · answer #9 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its definetly your starter solenoid. i dad th same problem with my '64 c10. just go to a o'riellys, auto zone, or napa... give them the year of your truck, the size of motor thats in your truck, and they'll hook you up.
2007-03-06 14:14:57 · answer #10 · answered by Cowboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋