I parked my car for 10 mins with the electricity on (no headlights), then the car just wouldn't start. Not a battery problem I think, because there was no cranking sound at all. When I turn the key, there was just one loud "click" sound (from somewhere behind the engine). I also checked the fuse for the starter, but no luck there.
And the lucky part is that I parked my car at home!
2007-03-11 00:26:20 · 12 answers · asked by Quantum 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The click is from the solenoid in the starter. But the engine doesn't crank. (the fork in the starter is not advancing, and the starter is not turning the fly wheel).
1- If the battery is O.K. (put a booster on it), then your starter has problem.
2- If your battery is not O.K. (the car starts with a booster on it), then the alternator is not charging or the battery is not retaining the charge (either alternator or battery problem).
The crank sensor is all right since the car tries to star (you heard the "click" from starter). The injection and ignition systems are all right too.
2007-03-11 05:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by e.mechanics 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF the battery is weak and in need of replacement the starter WILL make a clicking noise but the engine will NOT turn over. This because there is only enough electricity to engage the starter Solenoid but NOT the starter itself. One will hear that click from the back of the engine. Autozone will check the battery for FREE. If it is NOT the battery have them check the alternator for correct voltage. Have it checked FIRST before jumping off into removing the starter especially if it is a front wheel drive vehicle. If you need any more help just click my icon and contact me.
2007-03-11 08:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by cwsmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I experienced the same during the cold season here in saudi arabia (november to feb.) and it was just caused by low charge in the battery caused by the cold season. for some reason, battery can lose its charge faster when it is cold. So what you need to do is to charge it using a battery charger or you may borrow one battery and connect a jumper cable in parallel ( + to + and - to -). Start the engine and remove the jumper cable once the engine is running, observe the charge gauge when you press on the gas pedal, if it is still charging while your engine is running then it is okay, just add distilled water to its correct level, let it run for one hour to charge it. if your battery is a maintenance-free type, maybe you need to replace it. Normally, car battery would last for 3 years or a little more.
2007-03-11 08:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by Puzzledmind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend, this question has been asked over & over & over again. And what it comes down to, is possibly 7-10 different problems. It could be one of the following: Battery, Starter, Alternator, Distributor Cap, Fuel Pump, Water Pump, Blown Head Gasket etc........ But the correct answer is to go to a Mechanic and find out what he says.
2007-03-11 09:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by dee9051 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect your battery terminals need to be cleaned and tightened! Doubt you have any starter or alternator problems. Since you did hear a click, that means you're getting juice so the in line fuseable link isn't bad either. Just clean and tighten your battery terminals and I think you'll find that's your problem!
2007-03-11 08:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above are good answers. Maybe a dirty battery connection. If you can get it running, take a multimeter and read the DC voltage across the battery terminals. It should be around 13.6V. If it is, then the alternator and voltage regulator are working.
2007-03-11 08:41:38 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iif you herd a click it is most likely your starter. You can have it checked at your nearest Pepboys. they charge 19.99, Get it checked first but a click at the starting point is most likely your starter
2007-03-11 08:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by hyphyboi408 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ensure that the car is in park or nuetral and try starting it if not then jump it if it start unplug the battery if the car dies your altenator is bad if not it may be your battery is week
2007-03-11 08:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
starter shot..but check battery termanals first..may b loose.
2007-03-11 08:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alternator dude!
2007-03-11 08:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by Wildrover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋