Starter just clicks on first try
07-30-2014, 03:29 PM
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Starter just clicks on first try
All,
Strange thing going on with my '91 Cab. After sitting for a few days or so, at my first attempt to start I get just one click at the starter, nothing else. The next turn of the key cranks just fine. Every time. I replaced the starter with a Bosch re-man two years ago. My battery is about 5 years old, but kept on a maintainer.
Anybody else experienced this?
Thanks in advance.
Strange thing going on with my '91 Cab. After sitting for a few days or so, at my first attempt to start I get just one click at the starter, nothing else. The next turn of the key cranks just fine. Every time. I replaced the starter with a Bosch re-man two years ago. My battery is about 5 years old, but kept on a maintainer.
Anybody else experienced this?
Thanks in advance.
07-30-2014, 03:45 PM
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Are the connections clean/awesome at the battery, ground strap in frunk, and at the starter? The ground strap at the battery or engine can go bad inside the insulation, too...
07-30-2014, 03:47 PM
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What is your battery voltage with the ignition off and disconnected from the charger? It may be time for a new battery. I would also check how clean your battery and starter connections are. Remember to clean both at the body and the battery & starter.
