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Anonymous Posted on Dec 24, 2017

I have a 2008 Avenger R/T. About a month ago, I tried to start it and the starter just clicked, not turning engine over. I jumped it and it started and it has started ever since. HOWEVER, the check engine light came on after the jump start and now my remote starter won't work either. THANKS in advance!

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The check engine light is common after a scenario like that. Take it to one of the local Advance, Autozone, or Oreillys and they will check the engine light for free. Also check the fuse for the remote start. Hope that gives you some direction!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2008

SOURCE: Clicking Noise when trying to start vehicle

check your key remote if it is not programmed the alarm will go into the kill switch mode and will not allow you to start your engine Having the same trouble with one of my keys I haven't found a way to reprogram it without calling dealer and paying a chunk.

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2008

SOURCE: clicking noise..car won't start

does it crank over at all?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 24, 2008

SOURCE: cutlass supreme wont start

It could possibly be the starter, but before you get that far make sure the Battery cables are connected very tight. If loose the car won't start or do anything. Also make sure the battery cable is grounded.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 24, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 A 8L won"t start

starter wont click because there's not enough "juice" to turn it over. this isnt because of the battery as you have just replaced it. it is due to a bad alternator recharging the battery as you drive. if it were only a fuse it would be the solenoid in the starter. but if it had started after you installed the battery then its not the solenoid. solution: buy a refurbished alternator and

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  • Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: started with fog lights on cars off.got a jump cause the battery was dead. just makes clicking sound from starter.

seems your battery has already been discharged by the fog lamp! recharge or buy a new one, but you should fix first the fog lamp before hooking your battery! check for stuck -up relay!

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