click during start up
06-25-07, 12:39 PM
#1
click during start up
when I go start my '98 gs4, I hear a single click, then I put the key back to the off position, try it again and she starts up, it's done it twice today already, I checked the battery terminals there clean and tight, battery is not even a year old, according to my records the original starter was changed back spring off '03 car back then had 85k now it has 140k, what do you guys think 
help
help
06-25-07, 07:26 PM
#7
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: illinois
Posts: 759
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I got by for a few months at first it would only click when I first start her up in the morning then it would do it every time and then it eventually would click but would never turn over.Just come up with the scratch and get it replaced because you dont want to get stranded
Trending Topics
05-13-10, 05:03 AM
#8
I've used this site a few times, seems like good info,
Also gives a range of part/labor estimates
repairpal.com
What to watch out for
Many vehicles have a special ignition key that is electronically coded to start your vehicle, if this key or the system is having problems, the symptom may be the same as a faulty starter.
Why this happens
If only a "click" is heard when trying to start the vehicle, the battery may be low, battery connections may be dirty or loose, or the starter solenoid may have failed. The entire starting and charging system should be inspected before replacing the starter.
If the battery cables are found to be corroded, they will need to be cleaned and possibly replaced along with the starter.
Corroded and/or loose battery terminals can exhibit the same symptoms as a faulty starter.
A bad switch will have the same symptoms as a defective starter. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, ask to have the neutral safety switch inspected and manual transmission vehicles should have the clutch pedal switch checked.
Also gives a range of part/labor estimates
repairpal.com
What to watch out for
Many vehicles have a special ignition key that is electronically coded to start your vehicle, if this key or the system is having problems, the symptom may be the same as a faulty starter.
Why this happens
If only a "click" is heard when trying to start the vehicle, the battery may be low, battery connections may be dirty or loose, or the starter solenoid may have failed. The entire starting and charging system should be inspected before replacing the starter.
If the battery cables are found to be corroded, they will need to be cleaned and possibly replaced along with the starter.
Corroded and/or loose battery terminals can exhibit the same symptoms as a faulty starter.
A bad switch will have the same symptoms as a defective starter. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, ask to have the neutral safety switch inspected and manual transmission vehicles should have the clutch pedal switch checked.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kalogerus
Performance & Maintenance
14
02-04-12 02:05 PM
