Starter Click

[Dr.Evil]

I have this problem with my ty that I cannot figure out. Sometime when I turn the key, I get a click from the solenoid, and thats it. I have to hit it a few times before it will catch and start. Its worse when the battery is not 100% fully charged. Sometimes if the battery isn't full it will not start at all. I have verified it is not the starter or the cable. The battery drops 1 volt when trying to crank. So I don't think it is the battery either. What else could it be? Im out of ideas, and I really need to get this fixed. thanks.

 

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Re: Starter Click

LINK:redx:

 

[cloneman315]

Re: Starter Click

bad starter solenoid the heat kills them wrap up the new one u be fine

 

[Dr.Evil]

Re: Starter Click

LINK:redx:

Okay...


The starter is brand new. I just put it in thinking that was the problem. Its fine with full volts on the battery most of the time. Any ideas?

 

[the baPhoon]

Re: Starter Click

you can rig up a module like mine.

Remote starter module off a ford. Simple install.

 

[Jimmy]

Re: Starter Click

Okay...


The starter is brand new. I just put it in thinking that was the problem. Its fine with full volts on the battery most of the time. Any ideas?

Fried purple wire.

 

[Dr.Evil]

Re: Starter Click

you can rig up a module like mine.

Remote starter module off a ford. Simple install.

Have a bigger picture?

Im assuming the purple wire is the smaller of the two that goes to the starter? Or no? Any tips on replacing it? Thanks.

 

[gjp]

Re: Starter Click

the purple wire. search "purple wire"

 

[Try Me]

Re: Starter Click

bad ground? poor wire connection will make it click. and just because the starter is new doesnt mean its good...

 

[cloneman315]

Re: Starter Click

everyone always thinks its the purple wire ,just make sure it isnt burnt it is only a trigger just make sure u have a good 12 volt reference on your digital volt ohm meter.I never did the purple wire on mine and it works fine.

 

[willyson]

Re: Starter Click

bad ground? poor wire connection will make it click. and just because the starter is new doesnt mean its good...

x2. check the grounds, heat wrap the starter, check the wires going to and from the starter, and for a precaution you might wanna drop some spark plug boot insulators around the wires at the starter. :2cents:

 

[the baPhoon]

Re: Starter Click

I actually had an unrelated issue that lead to my purble wire phobia. The damn thing just wouldnt start. No click no nothing. So i chased the wire down and there were a few good 9 inch gaps of missing insulation on the wire and it was grounding on the firewall. The wire runs from the starter to the drivers side of the firewall.