corv95

Have a starting problem with my 1995 C4 coupe, LT1, automatic. When turn key to on get a click and nothing else. If turn key off and immediately back on , car starts right up. Does not happen every time but quite often. Has anyone else experienced this and have an idea what may be issue?

PatternDayTrader

Sounds like a bad starter.

3D-Aircrew

Or a bad starter solenoid ... much cheaper.

corv95

Thanks for the info, will try that first before a starter.

billschroeder5842

Yes, try the contacts cleaning first especially if you are getting intermittent (which you are) clicks. Is you battery full up?

Once you have the car going, take a swing by Auto Zone and ask them to put a meter on your charging system. A low battery or less than optinam charging system will make the relay click as well. You will have an idea in a few minutes if your charging system is up to snuff.

wingsfan1950

I have the same problem.

fake

Pull the starter and rebuild it localy. these new and remanufacture are all low bid parts.They also have mexico labels on them or China, Support your local rebuilding shops.

corv95

Thanks for the info, like local better.

wingsfan1950

I started with the battery. Battery only putting out 11.5 amps. Put new battery in and fixed the problem. New battery shows 14.5 amps.

corv95

Thanks for the info

pcolt94

Everybody is correct.

Very common problem.
When you do to change out, you won't think the starter is going to come out as the space is real small. But it will as the starter is smaller than you might think.
Disconnect battery first.

Natrlone93

Could be as simple as a loose battery connection. Happened to me before.

Dt86

Wow! That's some battery!

corv95

Yea, space looks small. Always disconnect the battery when working on electrical. Thanks for the reply.