The contacts in the starter motor solenoid are worn, the clicking that you can hear is the solenoid being pulled in, but not making contact to allow the main battery voltage/current from getting to the starter motor. Their are 2 things you can do to get you out of trouble.
Rock the car back and forward whilst in gear, stop and try again.
Tap the side of the starter motor cover with a piece of wood or soft hammer. This will wiggle the contacts and allow for starting.
These may get the car up and running, but ultimately the contacts will have to be replace.
If you can find the starter motor, the solenoid is the small round or triangle box on top or to the side f the starter motor, usually with two small wires going to it.
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ok i check all that and it still will not start . the starter is turning over but wont start the car . .. the batter is good and its grounded out well and like i say the fuel pump is brand new so it cant be the fuel pump .. What might it be ??/
Next step is to remove the spark plugs. Ground the end of the spark plug against the engine block whilst you get a friend to crank the engine for you. You should notice a clear, crisp blue spark. Be-carefull not to touch any metal part of the spark plug whilst cranking or you will recieve a large electric shock.
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First off make sure all your batt connections are clean
take them off and use a brush make them shinny
also check your ground wire where it hooks to the engine or the frame
make sure that is good and clean
don't do good enough
Then make sure your batt has 12v
If it still dont turn over pull out your starter and ground test it
and check and see if it work
hope this helps
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Ok the starter is good its turning over but wont start... the Battery is grounded good and its a new battery . The car starter is Turing over but will not start ..
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