01 Sunfire starting problem

[stanzz]

Well, my car usually starts fine, however every so often it will not start. I turn the key and all I hear is a clicking noise. The starter does not turn. The starter is brand new, but that's all I know. Any help?

[Cavalier2000]

Check out the wires and make sure they are all good

[jakegday]

your starter will make a clicking noise when it tries to crank if your battery is very low, try jumpstarting it

[ponchonutty]

Yep, also check the cables themselves because they can rot inside the insolation. You could also have problems with the ignition switch too. There was a recall on them I think???

[jakegday]

the ignition recall thing (which i still havnet gotten taken care of) has to do with wires that will melt and start on fire if you try cranking it for too long, like when you go to start it, and it cranks and cranks and cranks, but doesnt turn over, it will supposedely start on fire

[Cavalier2000]

and blow your airbag

[ponchonutty]

Yep, and also when the contacts get hot, it'll fail to start.

[stanzz]

well,

i took off the positive terminal bolt on the battery, and it was pretty rusty. I cleaned it off a bit, I'l have to get a new one. I'll also get the battery checked out too. Thanks for the sugg.