When trying to start engine the check engine light comes on and theres a clicking sound.

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My 2007 Chevy Malibu wont crank no lights come on but their is a clicking coming from the back of the car even when the key is out of the ignition

The clicking sound you're hearing from the back of your 2007 Chevy Malibu could be due to a few different things. Here are a few possibilities:

Dead battery: If the battery is dead or weak, you might hear a clicking sound when you try to start the engine. You can check the battery by trying to jump-start the car or by using a voltmeter to measure the voltage.
Starter issue: If the clicking sound is coming from the starter, it could mean the starter solenoid is failing or the starter motor is damaged. A faulty starter can cause a clicking sound but no engine cranking.
Relay issue: A relay is an electrical component that switches power to various systems in the vehicle. If a relay is faulty, you might hear a clicking sound when you turn the key, but no lights will come on.
Alternator issue: If the alternator is failing, it may cause the battery to drain, which can lead to a clicking sound but no engine cranking.

If you're unable to diagnose the issue yourself, I recommend having a professional mechanic take a look. They can perform a thorough inspection to determine the cause of the problem and make the necessary repairs

Feb 11, 2023 • Cars & Trucks

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There a new clicking noise coming from my engine on a 2002 a class merc, its not always been there and now my car cut out then re started after several times with the engine light coming on, could the...

Yes that could happen. You should get this checked with out running the engine as you could do damage and cost you big time. If the check engine light flashes Do not even try to start it up as this is telling you something serious is wrong.

Dec 26, 2017 • Cars & Trucks

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My van would have issues with starting for months. I would have to try starting it up about 5-8 times before it would start up. Battery is new and has been tested twice within the last few months and it...

HI youtube12 - IT sounds like your starter deed not disengage from the flywheel and
by you driving it caused the starter over heat and short out .
You need to have the electrical sys checked out before replacing starter. OK

good luck ziggyone

Sep 16, 2011 • Dodge Grand Caravan Cars & Trucks

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Clicking sound then when it stop the check engine light come on. it will not start until the clicking sound stop. previous owner rewired the truck and add a sound system including a big speaker

Your jeep ecu needs to be repaired. You have what is known as the 'No Check Engine Light" no start relay clicking problem. Have the ecu either repaired (a lot cheaper) or replaced. That will eliminate the delayed check engine light and wait time to start.

Feb 17, 2011 • 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Hi, My S Reg Golf will not turn the engine over and start. When we turn the key, there is just a clicking, tappy tappy sound from around the base of the steering column. THe rapidity of the clicking...

try a jump start ,then with engine running remove neg battery terminal ,if engine stops renew the alternator if it keeps running then renew the battery

Dec 09, 2010 • 2003 Volkswagen Golf

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Car will not start. Inside lights are bright one time then they flicker the next when trying to start. Usually all the maintenace lights come on as you are starting. Sometimes only the check engine light...

It sounds as a weak battery. Try to horn with the head light on to see if it can sound.
1- Have the battery recharged.
2- Clean off the cable terminal really well to prevent corrosion built up causing high resistance. If there is high resistance at terminals, there is not enough current flowing through the starter hence there is no starting.
3- If battery is good after recharged as well as horn could sound, but still not started, then the starter solenoid needs to be checked out. Good luck.

Aug 11, 2010 • 2007 Toyota RAV4

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2002 jaguar x type wont start, lights, radio, air have power. clicking sound when turning the key to start the engine. Engine light stays, no engine turnover

Hi .
unlikely to be immobiliser fault ,so check basics,try a set of jump leads or check battery voltage above 12.5,if the clicking is coming from the starter motor with a fully charged battery then suspect starter motor failure.
Darren DCS

Jul 11, 2009 • 2002 Jaguar X-Type

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It wont start , has a click-click -click sound when you try to start it

Try trouble shooting by using another battery to start the vehicle. If it does not start, then the starter must have gone bad.

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Apr 25, 2009 • 1999 Dodge Caravan

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Not Starting/engine turning over.

Hello,
From your excellent description you may want to look at the starter solenoid? they rarely go faulty but the sounds you are hearing are symptomatic of this.
Is the battery good? it may show 12volts but amps are what we need here.
I know this sounds saft but try a booster just to confirm?
If no luck please get back to me.
Paul 'W'
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Jan 16, 2009 • 1999 Dodge Dakota

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BMW 318i wont start engine

I would have the battery tested. When they get cold they get weak. Next I would look at the wires on the starter to see if their loose.

Jan 11, 2009 • 1994 BMW 3 Series

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The battery may be in a low state of charge or you may have poor connections of the battery cables due to local corrosion at the battery. Try placing the battery on slow charge for about 6 hours, then retry starting again. If it seems to work better, you may have alternator problems that fail to keep the battery fully charged. Take the car to your favorite auto parts supplier who can evaluate the performance of the alternator and also check the battery for estimated residual life. Hope this helps!

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