Vehicle will not start. lights and power comes on,

SOURCE: 96 ford explorer no power no crank no anything

Sounds like a connection problem/error. When you replaced the starter solenoid, do you remember how many wires you disconnected and reconnected?

Was there any indication ( sparks, etc) of accidentally causing a short when you replaced the solenoid?

Your initial problem of no start but hearing the click sound is almost a sure fire indication that the starter is NG. If the solenoid clicks, that means that it is applying 12 volts to the starter.

hope this helps Good luck Loringh

Marvin

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• Posted on Apr 12, 2009

SOURCE: car won.t start makes a clicking sound

this is always the starter solenoid that does this, replace the starter solenoid.

SOURCE: 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has recently

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome. A relay wouldn't cause your lights to go out, but it could cause your vehicle to not start. First, check all your fuses. Make sure none are blown. Next, check the battery. Make sure it is good. Don't guess at it. A bad battery can cause all of this. Check your connections, battery terminals, wires, and post. Look for damage and clean the post and battery ends with a wire brush. A bad connection will cause the same issues. Whenever you hear a clicking noise, it is usually traced back to the battery. If it was doing nothing, it would point to the starter or ignition, Since it clicks, I believe it is a bad battery, connection, or your alternator. You need to test the battery and alternator. Try to have someone jump your vehicle over and see if it starts. If it won't, the battery may be shot or it is the connection or alternator. It should be one of the three.

SOURCE: car won't start. have power but no ignition I

Sorry, this sounds like a bad battery, pull the battery and take it to your local auto parts store. They will check your car battery for free.