Weird starting problem
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Ive never had this problem before...I put the clutch in, and turn the key, but when the key is turned all the way, i just cet this click noise. I can feel it in the clutch pedal, and it sounds like its coming from under the hood. So, the car wont fire at all, but, i can bump start the car and it will run fine! im confused...is it the starter? solenoid?? what?!?!? thanks
Probably the battery, alternator or starter, in that order. I would suspect it's the battery or alternator since you were able to push start it. If your battery is over 3-4 yrs old, I would replace a new one from Costco (cheap and good) or get an Interstate (the best). Also check for rust around the battery cable/terminal.
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I see this problem every day at work its most likely to be the starter the easy way to tell is crank the engine over when u get the clicking noise get something to hit the starter with, like a hammer give a few hard hits and crank it over, it should start, if t his is the case the starter motor will most likely to be out of brushes. u should get the battery tested, not many batterys crap out in the frist year.
Sounds like the starter solenoid to me...my car does it all the time...its takes 2-3 turns of the key to get my engine to start cranking, otherwise I just get a click...I'm used to it, doesn't bother me anymore..
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yeah that sounds like it. just before it quit starting at all, it would take 2 or 3 turns to get it to start. then it just quit altogether. Have you ever replaced your starter solenoid? how difficult was it, and how much is a new solenoid worth?
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Download the Factory Manual at http://www.iluvmyrx7.com It has all you need to find where different componets are and the testing and removal. Yeah. Starter solenoid.
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