troubleshooting a "click" at startup
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troubleshooting a "click" at startup
I replaced the engine in my astro van and used my old starter which never gave me problems. It started just fine numerous times within an hour of new motor being started. The next morning it just clicked instead of turned over. I had my fiance turn the key while i hit the starter with a hammer and it started. Then, this morning, same thing but this time i hit that sucker with a hammer for 5 minutes and it never started. I brought the starter into napa and they tested it and said it was fine. I put it back in and it started right up. He said starters arent returnable so Im just wondering (if this happens tomorrow morning) if I should buy a starter or if there is ANY other reason this would be happening. Oh and the celenoid is connected to the starter. Any suggestions or advice?
Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
Possible loose or dirty connections. Also could be a bad connection at the battery.
This is atleast what it sounds like to me.
This is atleast what it sounds like to me.
98 Safari RWD. Stock.
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Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
I checked all connections and put a brand new battery in it. (that was a waste. I bought that first thinking the battery drained over night)
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Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
Double check your grounds as well as all connections related to the starter and charging system. Just make sure they are clean. Sounds like a loose connection someplace.
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2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
OR....it could be a bad starter.
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Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
The commutator brushes in the starter get dirty, and worn for that matter.
in the process of pulling the starter and taking it napa, the shaft probably turned and moved the dead or dirty spot on the commutator so the starter tested out fine. once the bad spot lands under a brush again, it'll do the same thing...kinda like a reverse slot machine jack pot.
in the process of pulling the starter and taking it napa, the shaft probably turned and moved the dead or dirty spot on the commutator so the starter tested out fine. once the bad spot lands under a brush again, it'll do the same thing...kinda like a reverse slot machine jack pot.
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Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
That's like an upsidedown loonie bin.kings-x59 wrote:...kinda like a reverse slot machine jack pot.
Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
hmmm..must be a safari driver...
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
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Re: troubleshooting a "click" at startup
i just went through this one. my van was doing what u described, i took it off-tested the starter itself, and it was fine. tested the solenoid, it was bad.
new starter= $165
new solenoid= $24
this was one i actually got away with a somewhat simple fix. laying in the snow to change it wasn't very much fun though.
new starter= $165
new solenoid= $24
this was one i actually got away with a somewhat simple fix. laying in the snow to change it wasn't very much fun though.
95 safari AWD
94 astro, just itchin' for a V8!!
94 astro, just itchin' for a V8!!