CLICK! Car won't start

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Caddycabby
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CLICK! Car won't start

Post by Caddycabby »

I have an 89 cabriolet.

I go to start the car and it clicks and doesn't start up. The battery is is charged and I tried hooking it up to my mom's car battery. Whats the deal y'all.
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Briano1234
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Post by Briano1234 »

Well It could be a couple of things, the starter is the best example. Also is it an automatic?

You can try jumpering the starter solenoid straight to the positive side of the battery. BE SURE THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL, or PARK with the brake on.

If the Starter Spins then it may be a bad cable to it....
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Caddycabby
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Post by Caddycabby »

Sorry Guys, I paniced, I'm supposed to be holidaying in the vancouver Island sun in a week and I was counting on my car not being a dork. After some snooping :idea: I discover the + terminal on the solenoid had a crappy connetion I tightened it and all was well.

but hey Briano thanks for the quick response. :)
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