start problem "click"

[sn01]

never this problem before. i can not start my 2002 Intrigue GLS, only heard the sound "click". tried about ten times or more then about 12 minutes it started and all day i also tried several times then it is OK.
what will i do for this problem? i do not hope someday it was dead at somewhere that is too far!
thanks! i love my car

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by sn01

never this problem before. i can not start my 2002 Intrigue GLS, only heard the sound "click". tried about ten times or more then about 12 minutes it started and all day i also tried several times then it is OK.
what will i do for this problem? i do not hope someday it was dead at somewhere that is too far!
thanks! i love my car

Check the igntion or battery. That's the first thing. If you did do that post it then will try to work from there.

[panzer dragoon]

as lunasea808 said:

Check those battery cables for corrosion or looseness. Be careful around that battery also. You have enough voltage and currrent to trip the solenoid (click) but not enough current to get the starter to go. Could be a bad starter also.

Sometimes the starter gets corrosion and sticks also. Try toggeling the start 10-20 rapid times in succession -this can sometimes help it get loose. Still you will need to replace the starter.

[sn01]

hi
thanks a lot.
dealter checked and the result is :avr test and scan test B2960 set needs passlock cylinder replaced
it is really expensive,so i declined to change.
now the start is no problems. Is it a big problem in the future? could someone give me some advice. i am afraid some day i can not start it again.

[Laser17]

I have a 98 and this same problem just started for me today, It was doing the clicking then starting thing all morning, and just now i got stranded at a 7-11 where it was just not doing anything when i turned the key. about 10 minutes later it just started right up, i think i may have found an easy fix, it never seems to do it when I use my spare key, the one thats not as worn out.