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Bad Starter or Soleniod?

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Old 09-02-2008, 03:06 PM
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Car will not turn over, all I get is a single click when I turn the key. The battery is less than 2 months old, and connections are tight. I would assume the starter or the soleniod is done. Any thoughts?

Also, where is the soleniod located? Thanks
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Old 09-02-2008, 03:12 PM
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have someone place their hand against the starter while turning the key. they will be able to feel the click.
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Old 09-02-2008, 03:30 PM
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wiggle the large black ground wire and jump start it, sounds like the infamous ground wire gone bad.


if your battery is goning dead,make sure the sunvisor lights are not staying on.
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Old 09-02-2008, 03:55 PM
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^ I will check the connections at the starter, but it wont happen until Friday b/c Im at school, and had to leave the car at home.

Thanks for the suggestion.
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Old 09-02-2008, 08:59 PM
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check the connectons, then jump it if nothin, then if it still wont start, pull it out and have it tested.
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