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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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I have a brand new battery but the car still wont start. when i try to start it, it makes a clicking sound as well as a swirling sound. It has been doing this for about 2 weeks now but it would always turn over and start after a few tries. The circular part directly over the battery has the left cable loose and split where it connects. it became disconnected but i didnt see any wiring in it. it just seemed to connect to a white outlet. it does hold in place. please help corvette brothers!! MG
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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sounds like starter spinning out replace the starter also make sure no teeth are missing from the flex plate
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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I have a brand new battery but the car still wont start. when i try to start it, it makes a clicking sound as well as a swirling sound. It has been doing this for about 2 weeks now but it would always turn over and start after a few tries. The circular part directly over the battery has the left cable loose and split where it connects. it became disconnected but i didnt see any wiring in it. it just seemed to connect to a white outlet. it does hold in place. please help corvette brothers!! MG
when i turn the igition it clicks once or twice then stops and then the swirling sound starts. i replaced the starter 3yrs ago. Starters go bad that soon? this really sucks...
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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yep just from what you are saying it sounds like starter needs replace sounds like you drive is trying to kick in when you hit the key then it just starts spinning. Also do not forget to check the teeth on the flex plate or flywheel.
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