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Old 06-06-2005, 04:15 PM
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engine noise

loud clicking sound when first starting car, stops when car starts. Have replaced the starter and solinoid, still makes the clicking sound. Where do I check next?

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Old 06-06-2005, 04:29 PM
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Battery.

Have it load tested. Don't rely on using an open circuit voltage test as an indicator to the batteries health.

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Did that before changing out the starter, battery is good.
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If your battery is holding up to a load test, I would wonder about the health of the new/rebuilt/used solenoid that was installed.

If you bought the starter/solenoid from Auto Zone or one of the other mass marketer junk sellers, all bets are off.

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Old 06-06-2005, 05:32 PM
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loud clicking sound when first starting car, stops when car starts. Have replaced the starter and solinoid, still makes the clicking sound. Where do I check next?

Okay.......you gotta be givin' us more info'.....

Is it a loud clicking before the starter cranks.? Low amp's/volts.

Is it a click while the starter is cranking ? Missing ring gear tooth.

Is it clicking while you trying to find the ignition key hole ? Your drunk .



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Turn the key on, engage the starter and the clicking can be heard until the engine starts. Not the starter/solenoid, changed that out, not the battery, had that checked. How about motor mounts?
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Yes, you changed the starter and solenoid, but how do you know with certainty they aren't the problem?

Clicking motor mounts??????
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Turn the key on, engage the starter and the clicking can be heard until the engine starts. Not the starter/solenoid, changed that out, not the battery, had that checked. How about motor mounts?

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