Car just clicks when i try to star it

You can use obd2 scanner to check the engine system.

Weak connection at battery or weak ground or just a bad battery.
check all connections and clean terminals. could try to jump start if it still fails. FYI i have seen many faulty NEW starters out of the box

Sounds like the starter is bad!! I hope this helps!!! Good luck!!!!

The crank sensor wires may be oil soaked, try moving them a little and see if it will start. It's beside the crank pulley on the passenger side. Got my lincoln started that way.

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6222268-engine_doesnt_crank_turn_over . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

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Loose wire on ignition switch .the security light is grounded .

if its clicking then the solenoid is going. try doing a starter draw test. hook a meter to the battery on dc volts. attempt to star. if voltage drops below 9 volts the its the starter. if it doesnt move much at all then its the solenoid. but i think its the starter cause the solenoid is clicking

starter solenoid on top of the starter.


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I need to understand more then I can give you some of my ideas.

1. How’s the battery?
2. What’s the mileage?
3. Did you hear any noise when you restarted the car or just hear click noise?

Let’s try step by step to help you.