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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Clicking sound

My husband has replaced the battery and now the starter on my RX after it died the other day. However, all we get is a clicking noise. Any ideas as to what the problem might be?

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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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What year/model RX do you have?
Do you have a voltmeter in the car? How many volts does it read before and while starting?
Where did you get the starter?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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The alternator or the starter motor would be my bet
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Make sure the starter and everything is hooked up correctly.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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if everything is hooked up correctly ill place my bet on the starter but alt is a possibility
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Problem solved

The problem turned out to be some corrosion on the cables leading to the positive on the battery that he hadn't discovered yet. She runs like a champ now! Thanks for all your suggestions!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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awesome!!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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you should get terminal protector spray helps prevent corrosion

get it at any parts store
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DRIFTERS14
you should get terminal protector spray helps prevent corrosion

get it at any parts store
True thats what i use
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