starter just clicks 2003 monte carlo ss

[qcakartracer]

was stranded with the car yesterday
went out to start the car the starter just clicked
battery cables where loose just alittle
jump started car and ran fine

got home tightened cables before shutting off

let it run for another 20 min and then shut off and tryed starting again
Nothing but clicking from starter
tryed putting a charger on battery nothing but clicking

removed starter and had it tested
Starter checked out ok

No matter what i do it will not start
Just clicks

no security light at all

Any help we are stranded at home and need some advice

thanks

[inafogg]

i would start by checking the battery,with everything you did & have checked
its possible the battery has failed.you can do some tests with a v/meter,check
voltage on battery & check when turning to start see if the volts drop off.
you ck starter but does it have 12v to the solonoid?if the battery is original
chances are the battery needs replacement.

[qcakartracer]

Battery is only a year old and with a battery charger it still just clicks

even when by passing battery

[inafogg]

Originally Posted by qcakartracer

Battery is only a year old and with a battery charger it still just clicks

even when by passing battery

not sure how your by passing the battery?if you mean with the bat charger alot of chargers dont put out enough amps to jump start a car
especially if its a trical charger.if the starter is clicking than more than likely your getting the power to it & you've already had starter tested but still may want to check its getting 12v .clean all connections & charge the battery for atleast an hour or remove it & have it tested

[qcakartracer]

sorry just hot and fustrated

i used one of the post next to the relays on the passenger side is what i meant

and im using a high powered battey charger 12 volt high

so im sure im getting enough from it to at least start it if that was the problem

sorry not used to working on the newer cars this one has been bullet proof till now but 180,000 they dont last forever

is there a starter relay or a fuse or multiple of them

Explain how to test voltage at starter
do i need someone to turn key while im doing this/??

thanks for the help

[inafogg]

im sure there are relays ect. hopefully someone will have a diagrahm.
you can check fuse box under the hood for breakers/fuses
with a volt meter see if you have 12v at the starter solonoid when trying to start (at the S terminal purple wire)

[qcakartracer]

checked the battery in the morning
it tested just fine

after tearing out the dash putting in a new ignition and then a new starter

still nothing

then decided to just try a new battery for kicks

and there it was just the battery

why the load tester said it was fine is beyone me but thanks for all the help

Back in business again

[inafogg]

glad you got it,thanks for sharing the fix