1992 Starting problem

[Timm3458]

Problem with starting, just get a single click noise, it is somewhat sporadic, I did clean the battery terminals, any ideas..thanks

[6502dude]

Have you tried getting a boost yet?


Clicking is solenoid. But, you may not have enough current supply from battery to turn over starter motor.

[Timm3458]

Originally Posted by 6502dude

Have you tried getting a boost yet?


Clicking is solenoid. But, you may not have enough current supply from battery to turn over starter motor.

yes, I did try a boost, it has plenty of power, funny thing is I can go out after a few minutes, or the next day and it will start. thanks for the reply

[6502dude]

Try removing cable from starter motor, cleaning connections with sandpaper / steelwool, then reassemble & test.

[fredjacksonsan]

Starter may be going also; if cleaning the terminals doesn't help, try knocking the side of the starter with a screwdriver handle or (lightly) with a hammer. If that helps, you'll need a starter. They tend to fail in the winter.

[cobradude360]

same prob i had with mine i had to carry around he starter hammer" but it got old after 3 times in the rain so i replaced the starter and she starts every time

[Timm3458]

Originally Posted by cobradude360

same prob i had with mine i had to carry around he starter hammer" but it got old after 3 times in the rain so i replaced the starter and she starts every time

thanks, any idea on the cost? at a repair shop?

[fredjacksonsan]

Shop will likely charge you an hour of labor, and count on the starter being twice what you'd pay for it at a parts store. Probably less than $200.

I think it's 2 bolts and an electrical connection to take it off, so the actual repair isn't too difficult, if you wanted to try it yourself.

[Timm3458]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Shop will likely charge you an hour of labor, and count on the starter being twice what you'd pay for it at a parts store. Probably less than $200.

I think it's 2 bolts and an electrical connection to take it off, so the actual repair isn't too difficult, if you wanted to try it yourself.

Ok..thanks for all your help guys...it was the starter, $249.00 and it's all better....

[Timm3458]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Shop will likely charge you an hour of labor, and count on the starter being twice what you'd pay for it at a parts store. Probably less than $200.

I think it's 2 bolts and an electrical connection to take it off, so the actual repair isn't too difficult, if you wanted to try it yourself.

Ok..thanks for all your help guys...it was the starter, $249.00 and it's all better....