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Old 09-12-05, 11:42 PM
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Arrow Engine clicks 3 times??

Sometimes when i go to start the car i turn the key and the engine will simply just click, then i turn the key again and click etc. always clicks 3 times then it will start normally?? any idea what it could be???
engine is in good condition
car is a S4 n/a
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Old 09-13-05, 12:26 AM
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Check all of your battery connections for looseness and corrosion, from the battery to the starter, including grounds. If that doesn't solve it, the ignition switch may be going out.
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Sounds like the starter silinoid(sp?) to me. Your lucky it doesnt click 4 times. 4 clicks and your car will self destruct!!

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Bad grounds
Bad connections on terminals
Bad ignition
Bad starter solenoid
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is your car an auto? my sev used to do that sorta thing when it was auto and i'd just push the lever up into park more and it'd start.
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I recently got a new battery also new connections. might have to have a poke around see if its all tight.
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