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Won't start, cleaned battery terminals, batt

2001 tahoe won't start, cleaned battery terminals, batt checks ok, all electronics in tahoe work, but the starter does nothing. I can hear the relays clicking but the starter does not do anything.

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    do u hear a clicking/clunk noise from the starter itself?

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Most likely it's either your selenoid or your starter. But before you buy one, have someone turn the key tro crank position while you tap the selenoid with the hammer. If it starts, you have a bad starter.

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