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Old 02-07-2008, 01:09 AM
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i just had my alternator rebuilt, and now my car makes a clicking sound like when your battery is almost dead and can't start the car when i try to turn it on. this happens atleast once beforeit turns on.the battery isalmost new. has any1 had this problem orhave an idea of whatmight be causing it?
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Old 02-07-2008, 01:23 AM
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Does the clicking sound come from around the battery? if so it sounds like it could be your starter solenoid.
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Old 02-07-2008, 01:46 AM
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And if it does end up being the solenoid spend the little extra on the motorcraft replacement one because i went the cheap route on the off brand it its dieing on me again after 6 months
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Old 02-07-2008, 09:49 AM
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number 1 use good quality parts and number 2..check all connections and clean if necessary...check power and ground wires for and bad contact/corossion
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:14 AM
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i will check to see if its the starter solenoid and check all connections. i'll let you guys know later. thanxs
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