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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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Went to start my '94 Coupe this past weekend, turned the ignition and got a clicking sound. Repeatedly tried with the same results. I replaced the battery with a new Die Hard Gold and the car immediately started.
I have noticed that since I replaced the battery it will start but occasionally I will still get a click.
Would this be the starter beginning to fail? I have no clue.
Anyone?
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Retxpres
Went to start my '94 Coupe this past weekend, turned the ignition and got a clicking sound. Repeatedly tried with the same results. I replaced the battery with a new Die Hard Gold and the car immediately started.
I have noticed that since I replaced the battery it will start but occasionally I will still get a click.
Would this be the starter beginning to fail? I have no clue.
Anyone?
Chances are you bought a new battery for nothing. Clean all the terminals including on your starter before you spend money on anything
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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I would do ground cable at block also while you doing starter cable. Do battery cables still have original ends?
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic
Chances are you bought a new battery for nothing. Clean all the terminals including on your starter before you spend money on anything
The battery was overdue to be replaced anyway. So it may just be a good cleaning of the terminals on the battery and the wire to the starter. That would be an easy fix. Thank you...
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 06:45 PM
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Go to Autozone and have them throw a meter on the charging system. They will do this for free and you will know the condition of your battery, the output of the alternator and if your starting system is good.

It is the best no money you ever spent.
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
Go to Autozone and have them throw a meter on the charging system. They will do this for free and you will know the condition of your battery, the output of the alternator and if your starting system is good.

It is the best no money you ever spent.
great suggestion.
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