Click...click...no Crank???

[SySt3mR00t]

Ok so I started noticing this problem now that the weather has been getting colder. I am not sure if this is just a coinsidence or it may play a role in the problem im having. Well I get into my car, put my key in, and turn it ... ALL I HEAR IS CLICK .. i do it again ... CLICK ... do it again .. CLICK .. FINALLY after a few tries the motor will turn over and start. I was worried so i replaced spark plugs/ wires / & oil soon as this problem started to happen. Well the problem still occurs. The battery is good .. so i dont think there isnt enough uice for anything. I am thinking maybe starter or distributor???? WAT DO U GUYS THINK??? i am lost


Thanks alot in advance...!

[Schister66]

If ever you're trying to start a car and all it does is click, you know that you dont have enough power (battery power) to start the vehicle. On a starter there is a solenoid that lifts the teeth of the starter gear into contact with the flywheel, once that is accomplished, the starter engages. If the starter doesn't have enough power to crank the engine, the starter gear falls back into contact w/ the starter motor. Once the power is regained (which is rather quickly) you hear another click. This click is the starter gear going back into contact with the flywheel. Constant clicking means there is not enough power. No clicks means there is a short/starter problem.

I would not be worried about anything other than the fact that you need a jump. Do not become alarmed and replace all of the wires and everything, get a jump and your car should be running shortly.

[SySt3mR00t]

Ok so i finally found my problem. I noticed while under the hood my fuel pressure regulator was showin 75psi of fuel. So i was like WOAH... changed the fuelpressure back down, and ever since then I have been drivin for a week now and it starts right up on first try. Jus thought i would share my solution with you all.

[Schister66]

that's really odd...good thing you figured it out though!