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Old 04-11-2004, 06:21 AM
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Just click, no start

I tried to start my 95 Z28 tonite and just got a click from the starter, It started fine the day before. I kept trying it and each time I got a solid click from the starter, eventually it did start after about 10 tries. So it sounds like I have power to the solenoid. Does it sound like the starter itself?
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Old 04-11-2004, 06:34 AM
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I doubt the starter is bad. Probably either a dead battery or solenoid.
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Old 04-11-2004, 06:55 AM
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typical dead battery syndrom
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Old 04-11-2004, 06:59 AM
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Probably a dead battery, charge the battery and take it a local Autozone/Advance and have them check it out to see if your alternator/battery are OK.
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Old 04-11-2004, 09:08 AM
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Before you go buying a new battery, check your battery terminals. You might just have a loose or corroded connection.

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Old 04-11-2004, 10:10 AM
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Same thing happened to me. I replaced the battery with an Optima Red Top and it still clicks sometimes but will start after a few tries. The problem is probably in your starter solenoid.

Now this is assuming that you have good charge on the battery and when you hit the "start" position you get one "click" and then nothing, but if you keep trying eventually it will crank.
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Old 04-11-2004, 10:27 AM
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and check all the connections on the starter, a bad ground will prevent proper function.
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