Tuesday, October 25, 2011

My car didnt start I hear just a clic .I tried many times then it turned on. should I change my starter?

that was 2 days ago, since then it is OK
My car didnt start I hear just a clic .I tried many times then it turned on. should I change my starter?
sounds like the solenoid has failed. there is a copper washer ans two contacts that act as a switch to drive the starter in that solenoid, when the contacts get dirty( no longer electrically conductive) this is exactly what will happen.
My car didnt start I hear just a clic .I tried many times then it turned on. should I change my starter?
If it did start the battery is probably good so clean the battery cables and if it still does it go for a new starter.
your battery connections may need cleaning or the battery has past it's life span...
there's a whole system of things to check.

battery (and terminals)

points %26amp; plugs

distributor cap

wires between distributor and the plugs (probably not that)

solenoid

alternator

starter
always start at the beginning......

such as.....

battery.... terminals may be dirty or corroded, always make sure there is good contact or battery may be weak and on it's way out.. have the amps checked

fuses.... few cars have fuses associated with the starting system but a few do

could be a bad ignition switch or

a bad starter connection....

it can go on from here....... from electrical connections, a fuel pump, fuel filter, loose starter, bad injectors, etc.............


check the connections. and mr golden they dont use points any more
Try cleaning your battery terminals first to rule that out . All connections even at the starter. If that don`t resolve the problem ,then more than likely you need a new solenoid .
it's your battery, get someone to jump it. and let it run for a little while so the alternator can charge the battery a little before you turn it off again
Starter is probably OK.

Clean your battery terminal connections.
If the battery is less than 2 years old it probably isn't the problem although if you can check the fluid levels and top them off with distilled water,that worry can likely be eliminated.



When looking at the battery make sure the terminals and connections are clean and TIGHT. This will eliminate the next possibility-an inconsistant connection.



If your car is somewhat older and has been exposed th the elements for some time,check to see if the ground cable -from the starter motor to the chassis is fresh looking and is secure at both ends.



If you are not sure where the starter motor is -follow the red (positive) wire from the battery to the cylinder shaped motor (probably you need to look from under the front of the car/truck ) .



From there ,the ground cable likely looks like a flat braided item connecting the starter to the frame.

If you can eliminate that as the problem, make sure the positive wire (on the way to the starter) connects securely to and from the solenoid and that all wires to the solenoid are tight,then likely the motor is, and will be the fault.



Please remember ,mechanical/electric problems seldom heal themselves.
i would check some other things first, like have the battery checked, clean and tighten the battery terminals and sometimes starters will stick. take something and tap on the starter.