I've recently put a new battery in it and when I put a charger on it to see if the alternator was shot, it still wouldn't turn over, it just clicks. Could this be the selanoid or starter?
2007-07-04 11:36:28 · 15 answers · asked by Thomas E 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
since you recently replaced the battery, I would try cleaning your battery post and terminals with a post cleaner, nine out of ten times this is your problem. Good luck!
2007-07-04 11:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Jr. Mechanic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same issue a couple of years ago w/an 87' Supra TS6M. Replaced the starter and solenoid and all was good. HOWEVER, be very careful when dealing with a marinized motor. This is a Windsor block but Pleasure Craft Marine dialed it in for use in a boat. The starter should be specifically made for a boat for flash-proofing. You know how dangerous fume build up in the motor box and hull can be. Also, make sure that when you ground the solenoid, you contact it to bare metal. I had a painted surface on mine and had some feedback current that fried a battery before I could get it disconnected. I would call a local boat shop if you're unsure. Good luck!
2007-07-07 18:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Matt H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four things can cause that problem.
1) Loose or dirty battery connection
2) Bad battery
3) Burned starter solenoid
4) Starter (most likely) replace the starter and solenoid at the same time. Good Luck and GOD Bless
2007-07-04 11:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the cilinoid, the starter, will either not work at all or make a grinding sound, usually, but could be a starter. if it's on a ford, the cilinoid a lot of times will be mounted on the passenger side fire wall, along the right fender, I had a 92 Explorer that had one there and on the starter, but a lot of the time it'll be on the firewall.
2007-07-04 11:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by jimhm3 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all I would like to see that car. Fast huh?
You are right solenoid or starter. I would check all your wire connections first at the battery for corrosion, and at the solenoid.
If you know how to by pass the solenoid to see if it's bad. You use a screw driver and connect it to the the stator pole and lean it over to the side with the cable that goes straight to the starter.
From experience it's the solenoid.
2007-07-04 11:47:20 · answer #5 · answered by shawn s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a loose connection at the starter,check there before you start replacing parts.a loose connection at the starter will give you the clicking sound but will not turn the motor over until you tighten the wire on the starter
2007-07-04 11:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by tarheelfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its more than that maybe take loose the positive and negative wires clean them really well with coke and maybe sandpaper or wire brush then tighten if it still clicks then try using jumping cable clamped on one side of the solenoid touch the other side using the same color clamp see if the starter ingages if not then its the starter , if it does engage then its the solenoid
be careful when jumping the solenoid with the cables it may spark
2007-07-04 11:50:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jonathan R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that`s ford. solenoid on the wheel well or firewall. You can bypass the solenoid with jumper cables to check the starter. by connecting the 2 big leads together
2007-07-04 11:43:44 · answer #8 · answered by miiiikeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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get a new solenoid you'll need one if the starter is frozen.
before you buy a new starter. tap hard on a solid side of the starer. to loosen it.typical ford starter. if this gets it ,replace the starter at earliest convenience
2007-07-04 11:50:04 · answer #9 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it very well could be put a socket on the harmonic ballancer and see if you can turn the engine by hand/ratchet if no your motor is froze if yes your starter /solenoid/battery is shot yank it out and take them to your local parts store and they will check it.
2007-07-04 11:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by rogger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋