I know this topic has been talked about countless times and I wanted to share my solution to the problem. As with a lot of forum members have experienced, I too walked to my car yesterday morning only to find that my car would not start. Everything would power on but the only thing I would hear when I hit the start button was a “click” sound. Kind of like you would hear if the starter was stuck or engine was seized and starter is not able to kick over the engine.

The first thing everyone, including myself, would do is blame the batter, although I have an red top battery. So I tested the battery. Voltage was fine so I checked the cables and they were tight. I go to start it, “click”. I disconnect the batter for a few mins and reconnect it. Try again and “click” So then, with the help of my brother, we jacked the car up and he removed the starter. Starter tested fine when we put power to it, and let me say these modern gear reduction starters are no joke when it comes to torque. Anyways, my brother just ended up cleaning up the leads to the starter and reinstalled it.

I hit the start button again and “VROOMMMM” She roars back to life. So it looks like the problem was a dang wire that was probably corroded.

So for those of you who run into this problem don’t be quick to blame the battery. Do a process of elimination and work your way down. Obviously you would want to start with the battery first. Check all ground and power connections and make sure they’re clean and tight.

Hope this helps some of you.

 

 

I don't think it is corroded wire in my case because the car has been doing it since it was one month old and also if corrosion was the cause then why would it happen once in two months or so.

But thanks for posting, I am sure some might have the same problem as yours.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

 

nice post!

 

Ironically I posted a help thread on this an hour ago! Good looking on the info !