starter clicks but doesn't turn over
 

On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid clicks, but
the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the ignition key on and off
several times before the starter turns.
I have a new starter and a new ignition switch.
This has annoyed me for several months. Does anybody have an idea what it could be?

TIA,
-Joe

starter clicks but doesn't turn over
 

Joe Feise > wrote:

> On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid
> clicks, but the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the
> ignition key on and off several times before the starter turns.
> I have a new starter and a new ignition switch.
> This has annoyed me for several months. Does anybody have an idea
> what it could be?

I'd start by checking the battery, corroded terminals might do that.

starter clicks but doesn't turn over
 

Turn on the headlights. If they are very dim or off when cranking, it's
probably a battery or connector problem, if they stay bright, it's a starter
motor issue.


"Joe Feise" > wrote in message
...
> On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid clicks,
> but
> the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the ignition key on and
> off
> several times before the starter turns.
> I have a new starter and a new ignition switch.
> This has annoyed me for several months. Does anybody have an idea what it
> could be?
>
> TIA,
> -Joe

starter clicks but doesn't turn over
 

On May 18, 12:04 pm, Joe Feise > wrote:
> On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid clicks, but
> the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the ignition key on and off
> several times before the starter turns.
> I have a new starter and a new ignition switch.
> This has annoyed me for several months. Does anybody have an idea what it could be?
>
> TIA,
> -Joe

Woo! Sounds like what stranded me and my mom two weeks ago. Only we
couldn't actually get it to start. If it's been more than a year
since you got your battery, I'd replace it. If it's under
warranty...well then have them test it and charge it. Then pour Coke
(yes, the soda) into a rag and clean the terminals of the battery and
the ends of the cables thoroughly.

Remount the cables...maybe with some anti-corrosion battery grease
(AutoZone loves to sell you this stuff at the counter).

If it doesn't work...well, it will work! If it happens again in a
little while (assuming you just charge the battery), then the battery
is defective and charging unevenly. Might have tipped over at some
point. Get it replaced!

-r0ll

starter clicks but doesn't turn over
 

I tried turning on the headlights. And the result so far has been that I have
seen much less of the problem. Most of the time, with the headlights on, it
started right away...

-Joe

Mal Osborne wrote on 05/19/07 02:14:

> Turn on the headlights. If they are very dim or off when cranking, it's
> probably a battery or connector problem, if they stay bright, it's a starter
> motor issue.
>
>
> "Joe Feise" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid clicks,
>> but
>> the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the ignition key on and
>> off
>> several times before the starter turns.
>> I have a new starter and a new ignition switch.
>> This has annoyed me for several months. Does anybody have an idea what it
>> could be?
>>
>> TIA,
>> -Joe
>

starter clicks but doesn't turn over
 

r0lliSl1fe wrote on 05/20/07 20:36:

> On May 18, 12:04 pm, Joe Feise > wrote:
>> On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid clicks, but
>> the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the ignition key on and off
>> several times before the starter turns.
>> I have a new starter and a new ignition switch.
>> This has annoyed me for several months. Does anybody have an idea what it could be?
>>
>> TIA,
>> -Joe
>
> Woo! Sounds like what stranded me and my mom two weeks ago. Only we
> couldn't actually get it to start. If it's been more than a year
> since you got your battery, I'd replace it. If it's under
> warranty...well then have them test it and charge it. Then pour Coke
> (yes, the soda) into a rag and clean the terminals of the battery and
> the ends of the cables thoroughly.
>
> Remount the cables...maybe with some anti-corrosion battery grease
> (AutoZone loves to sell you this stuff at the counter).
>
> If it doesn't work...well, it will work! If it happens again in a
> little while (assuming you just charge the battery), then the battery
> is defective and charging unevenly. Might have tipped over at some
> point. Get it replaced!
>
> -r0ll
>


Thanks for the tips.
The battery is fairly new, although it could be over a year already (I'd have to
check my receipts.)

-Joe