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Possible Starter Problem?

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xXEclipse

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Aug 30, 2010
Montrose, California
Today i got in my car, and it wouldn't start. Clicks multiple times then doesn't start.. After turning the key back and forth it finally started... If i turn off the car Ill have to do the same thing... Is it that starter?
 
Sounds like a loose connection at the battery or starter or the starter solenoid is giving you problems. Is it a rapid clicking while you're holding the key in the start position? Or is it just clicking once each time you turn the key to start?
 
probly loose connection at the battery, try moving the terminals if tight probly the starter solenoid. take it off take it to auto part and get it tested
 
Sounds like a loose connection at the battery or starter or the starter solenoid is giving you problems. Is it a rapid clicking while you're holding the key in the start position? Or is it just clicking once each time you turn the key to start?

When i hold it to the start position.. I thought it may have not been the battery terminals but it makes some sense, considering the radio works but will cutout sometimes.. Im gonna clean and tighten them tomrrow
 
I had the same problem with my car. It turned out to be the starter wiring was loose. The ground was fine but the power was loose and it would start after a few trys because the electricity would arc the gap between the wire and the starter.
 
Yup, Terminals -_- So far so good, cars been starting fine
 
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