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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Had headers and x pipe installed in Carlilse no problems for the 400 mile return trip. Drove the car and had low voltage found the battery contections were loose replace battery. Now starter just clicks hope the headers didnt cook the starter. any ideas or simular issues?????????
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Did you replace the battery or just tighten the connections?
Check the voltage at the battery. If you do not have a full 12 volts, the solenoid will not engage the starter. If you have less than 12 volts, you may have a bad cell in the battery or an internal short.
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replaced red top with yellow top deep cycling dry cell brand neww still just a click no start
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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starter just clicks battery is brand new plan to move the car to a garage where i can investigate more on the lift.
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