Sounds like the starter solenoid clicking. Many times the starter is bad but it may be loose battery or starter cables.
can anyone??
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Racer
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can anyone??
Can anyone tell me what this is? I am very limited on what I know about under the hood with cars,more of an electronics guy. But i'm doing this from my phone So im not sure if I did the link right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFpe5jsN8Sg&feature=youtube_gdat a_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFpe5jsN8Sg&feature=youtube_gdat a_player
Burning Brakes
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Sounds like a pretty solid knock, more than just the solenoid. Almost like the bendix is hitting the flex plate instead of engaging and allowing the starter to turn. 
Can you get a socket on the front of the crank and give it a little movement in either direction and try to start it again?
Can you get a socket on the front of the crank and give it a little movement in either direction and try to start it again?
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Sounds like a pretty solid knock, more than just the solenoid. Almost like the bendix is hitting the flex plate instead of engaging and allowing the starter to turn.
Can you get a socket on the front of the crank and give it a little movement in either direction and try to start it again?
Can you get a socket on the front of the crank and give it a little movement in either direction and try to start it again?
Burning Brakes
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Maybe just try to turn the engine by using the serp. belt. You shouldn't have to move it very far, just enough to let the starter engage.
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Charge your battery up real good then try it
If it keeps doing it replace the starter.
Disconnect the battery first when you do it.
2 bolts it drops down. There are some wires attached so dont let it rip them out. Easy repair
If it keeps doing it replace the starter.
Disconnect the battery first when you do it.
2 bolts it drops down. There are some wires attached so dont let it rip them out. Easy repair
Burning Brakes
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That could mean a few things:
damaged flex plate outer ring gear
damaged starter drive gear
damaged bendix
solenoid getting ready to go down for the count
Does this happen often? Does the starter grind at times?
damaged flex plate outer ring gear
damaged starter drive gear
damaged bendix
solenoid getting ready to go down for the count
Does this happen often? Does the starter grind at times?
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This is gonna sound bad but idk if im even looking at the starter >.<
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It just started few days ago, went to crank it and click, this is my DD as it gets better mpg then my Tahoe
Burning Brakes
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At least you know that you can get it to start if you have to, but probably gonna need a starter/solenoid replacement. Got any mechanically inclined friends that will work for beer?
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Any that's recommended? And I have a local Garage that's been doing work on my Families vehicles for 30 plus years. I will take it to them, I get great deals last time I had my tires rotated and balanced it was free of charge 
Burning Brakes
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If you are happy enough with them working on your car, I would let them select the starter.
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A very common problem with the Nippondenso starter
are the 2 copper battery lugs and the copper disc
on the solenoid plunger pit and make poor contact.
You can purchase them for around $20.00 on Ebay Motors.
Search for 94 Corvette starter solenoid.
Here's a video describing the repair.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/densoparts.html
are the 2 copper battery lugs and the copper disc
on the solenoid plunger pit and make poor contact.
You can purchase them for around $20.00 on Ebay Motors.
Search for 94 Corvette starter solenoid.
Here's a video describing the repair.
http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/densoparts.html