Is it the starter?
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Is it the starter?
The last few weeks, most times I try to start my Runner up it just makes a clicking sound and doesn't even attempt to turn over. I found that when it does this, if I turn the key on, wait a few seconds (after I hear a couple of clicks under the hood) it usually will start right up. Sometimes this process takes several tries. Is my starter going bad?
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Clicking sound is usually an indication of low voltage. Starter problems are "usually" indicated by no noise at all - turn the key and get absolutely nothing. Get a load test done on your battery.
I'm guessing you didn't search since I typed a similar response yesterday for someone else with a similar issue.
I'm guessing you didn't search since I typed a similar response yesterday for someone else with a similar issue.
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Originally Posted by Cebby
Clicking sound is usually an indication of low voltage. Starter problems are "usually" indicated by no noise at all - turn the key and get absolutely nothing. Get a load test done on your battery.
I'm guessing you didn't search since I typed a similar response yesterday for someone else with a similar issue.
I'm guessing you didn't search since I typed a similar response yesterday for someone else with a similar issue.
Yeah, actually I did search and most of the posts are talking about the contacts...I'll check the battery load first.
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Might be an ignition coil, Take it to Autozone and they'll run a battery, alternator and starter test for free, that way you can narrow it down.
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