Car clicks once but doesn’t start *FIX*

Today I show you one solution on why your car clicks once but doesn’t start. All my electronics in the car worked (radio, a/c fan, headlights, etc.) but when I cranked the engine nothing happened but a single pop. Hopefully this helps you narrow things down thanks for watching!

[@lorenolson2069]

Thanks for the good tip! I had the same symptom. One click, no start. Your video prompted me to investigate my battery connection further, and upon giving it a thorough cleaning, noticed the wire that goes from the positive post battery connection to the alternator had broken. After cleaning and holding them in contact with a screwdriver, the car started. Thank you!

[@austinhostetler64]

🐐 you are the man. ive been looking how to fix my car parked across town literally walking there everyday trying to figure out why it won't start this with no doubt explains everything

[@rogeliovmartinez]

my 98 ford expedition did the same thing, this is the ONLY video I found here, and though I was VERY MUCH skeptical, I trimmed back the positive side red cables and fix the problem, right away thanks for uploading this video.

[@prestongarvey7251]

Jason C did it work?

[@robertstoneking7916]

Safety comment connect and tighten positive terminal before putting negative on so if you hit bodywork with the wrench you don't get a short.

[@elgatogordo9523]

Similar issue on the wifey’s 06 Odyssey. The positive cable was shot out and corroded. OEM positive cable was a bit pricey. So a quick fix was to trim the corroded part of the cable and by new positive and negative battery post. No issues after 3 years 👍

[@nosnum33]

Worked like a charm on my negative cable! Thanks for posting!

[@elchakaloso7748]

The fact he fixed that shit barefoot lmfao respect

[@joshuad-aniels8326]

Yo man, thank you for sharing man!! It worked on my 98 Dodge Ram. She’s back to life now!!

[@austinparker7885]

That made me smile when u fixed ur car good job

[@defective6811]

That made me smile when you made your post good job

[@giannysbiz8673]

Hey man ur a life saver , just got my 3000gt to run

[@ClearChannelNews]

Aaahh Yeah, Perfect title, exactly what my problem Was! Thanks for posting.

[@user-ic8mz2sk1b]

THANK YOU! Changed the battery and starter and this was the problem.

[@theyotaduo]

Man I really appreciate it! The corrosion was my problem so thanks for your help!

[@theyotaduo]

Plus look me up for content on tacomas!

[@catman2sauucey230]

Aye bro the ending had me 🤣🤣👍🏽 got a sub from me

[@cammims7645]

Wish you would have showed what it was doing b4 the fix. I know you explained it, but showing would have been nice. Thanks. My 09 Impala Ss doing this no start no crank crap. Just bought new starter, and fuel pump. Bring battery charged now at Autozone. Hope I can get a simple fix like you.

[@mrobvious5892]

Yo! Clean, re-attach, then Saturate” your battery terminals with corrosion inhibitor. (lps 3 is one) then every 2 yrs, give em another soaking and you’ll never have bat term probs🥴

[@garciagarivo1007]

expect the unexpected, trust me; our ego makes us not test what we think is right. I keep on seeing no corrosion on my terminals. yet, when I re did them; my vehicle magically worked fine. thanks for showing us the simple things.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

Always clean Grounds also.

[@4.6axel82]

Thanks a lot bro it worked turned on a soon as I trimmed it down

[@Jason-fy7qx]

Liked at the end like he won the super Bowl 😂

[@jake-qn6zy]

Thank you so much this fixed my ram 2500

[@FBG350]

were you getting power on your stereo and dash ? Having a similar issue

[@eddiesheeran5791]

Nice work brother, I'm chasing down a similar issue in a honda now.

[@jacobpharis2302]

What was it please help a brother out lol

[@eddiesheeran5791]

@@jacobpharis2302 I've had the same "click-nothing-happens" problem on multiple makes + models, and it wasn't always the same problem + fix. Make sure both battery terminals are clean, tight, and undamaged. It's really common for them to corrode, weaken, crack, and eventually break completely. Sometimes tapping the starter a few times with a hammer will work to start the car a few more times, if the starter is about to fail. Make sure the battery is fully charged and actually in good condition. It's possible that a battery can show proper voltage while unloaded, but fall on its face when you turn the key to start the car. Other times the ground cable from the battery to the chassis was the problem. I've seen the copper strands rip, and I've seen heavy corrosion that can't be corrected without replacing the whole cable. Other times the cable has been in good condition, but the bolted connection to the chassis was dirty + corroded. Cleaning the connection solved the problem without needing any new parts. The starter usually electrically grounds through its casing, so if the starter mounting bolts are even a little loose, the starter will not draw current and turn the engine over (click). If there's a thick ground cable that connects the engine to the chassis, it's really important and has to be in good condition and firmly + cleanly attached. These problems can show up in pretty much any vehicle.

[@jacobpharis2302]

@@eddiesheeran5791 believe it or not his issue was the same of mine a bad ground wire she’s up and running now

[@eddiesheeran5791]

@@jacobpharis2302 Nice work! I'm glad you figured it out.

[@mrobvious5892]

@@eddiesheeran5791 so where exactly do you hook up your voltmeter to test a starter?

[@FoxHole617]

at the end when it fires n he pops out the car hahahahahah priceless feeling!!!!!

[@naeg6449]

👍🏾👍🏾 good job

[@Lionheart054455]

Thanks 👍😎

[@rochard5266]

Im having same issue with 2012 dodge charger any suggestions

[@ezpickenz7326]

@Crowd Eater when it clicked once did all the electronics stop working also?

[@american_citizen9169]

Just out of curiosity, why were you asking about the electronics along with the 'one click'

[@ezpickenz7326]

@@american_citizen9169 I have a 94 e350 and I was about to leave work one night and when I turned the key it sounded like the solinoid clicked one time and I lost all power acc and all

[@akusitaaiai2215]

Same thing was on my forklift battery but first I changed the starter for $230.

[@SpanishGrows]

Hopefully this is what I need to do

[@GEEZ390]

That end though when you were hella happy... i was like yuuuhhh

[@VasTheKid]

Did everything else except the starter work normally before trimming?

[@billyjoe9390]

I know the feeling when you fix something on a ride. Help bro. Thanks.

[@goldienakamoto7894]

the feeling when you get that shit to work 😁🤣 i do the same shit nice job man my trucks stuck at my girls job right now man gotta get ger goin its neg 10 out smh

[@diddy-fits9138]

I had the same hit done an I still get a run sometimes but once turned off won't start again

[@theyotaduo]

It has to be the corrosion, I have a 2005 Tacoma and I have replaced the alternator, starter, battery and still wouldn’t turn on. I will check my wiring and get back to give a thumbs up!

[@JezusPlayzFactions]

Was it the wires ?

[@genevievee.9112]

Was it

[@levicromer2012]

You just saved me $150 I did not have thanks!!!!!!

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

Bro, when you were having problems did the electronics shut off on you too? Just bought a new battery and when i try to start the car the lights, AC, and radio all work but when i go to start it all the electronics just die. Or did yours stay on but no crank?

[@crowdeater5953]

Fr3sh-Kush yep exactly what happened to me, light ac would come on but as soon as I cranked the key everything would shut off. Check your cables!!!

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

@@crowdeater5953 they arent corroed im battery acid but they look rusty. Ima try it lol

[@crowdeater5953]

Fr3sh-Kush try it out what you can do before you cut the wires I’d soak them in coca-cola for 5-10 min dry them off and then try and crank it if the coke doesn’t work then trim the cables.

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

@@crowdeater5953 alright man ill try it

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

@@crowdeater5953 changed the terminals and scrub the cables with a wire brush and it turned on instantly thank u so much

[@Kb-ng5cr]

Instead of switching it can I clean them

[@xxpsycho1537]

Yeah my 2001 v6 mustang does this sometimes at first it only did it every once and a while and I thought nothing of it because it would start right up afterwards it clicks one time but won’t crank but once it happens it won’t start there were two different sounds I was hearing though one from the starter clicking and one from something else after continuously trying to start it about 6 times right back to back it started but I don’t want to have to do that once I have it started and turn it off it starts right back up does this mean my starter could be bad if not what else could possibly be bad and how do I go about fixing it?

[@crowdeater5953]

Try prepping the fuel pump twist the key a few times but not to crank just to put your battery on do that a few times if it turns on it’s most likely your fuel pump but it sounds like starter issues to me

[@stephanopapadimitriou4789]

I had the same problem with my car I tried to start it around 5 times but it would only click once then on the 6th try it started right up I'm thinking my issue is the starter motor jamming up

[@rooseveltwolfe1115]

Brother you are the shit thank you bro!!!!!!!

[@pasekateo9660]

Don't get the starter and the alternator mix-up. The starter it's on the top of the engine and the alternator is on a bottom

[@crowdeater5953]

Paseka Teo not true the 4.6 engine has the alternator on top of the motor the starter is underneath the car closest to the passenger side

[@A5hn123]

This is very common with the Mustang it happens to mine

[@2010MegaScooter]

Mine clicks, but I keep trying and then fires up just fine. I know it will get worse, any suggestions?

[@crowdeater5953]

2010MegaScooter most likely the starter, or fuel pump.

[@2010MegaScooter]

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[@crowdeater5953]

2010MegaScooter next time you go to start your car prep the fuel pump, turn key once so the battery turns on do this a couple times then crank it. If it turns on the first try after prepping it it’s your fuel pump. Could definitely be the starter though.

[@2010MegaScooter]

@@crowdeater5953 Thanks, bud. 2003 Ford Windstar.

[@wilsonmorales4828]

I really hope this is the issue I’m having with my Mercedes, clicks once and doesn’t start

[@jacob4081]

Having this problem but mine still won’t start I was driving the car and I took a left turn and it slowly died I’m not sure what to do

[@velizarmilutinovic2947]

So did you fix it it's been a month

[@jacob4081]

@@velizarmilutinovic2947 yea turns out when I put my new o2 sensor in the exhaust had burned through the wires causing fuse 22 to short

[@Andres-dh9mz]

I had the same issue and my ground wires slid of the terminals I re tighten and problem solved

[@cliffcarr1805]

My car is doing the same rn but does your lights and accessories still turn on ? My lights aren’t dim, even tried jumping the car off and still didn’t start

[@Andres-dh9mz]

@@cliffcarr1805 try pulling ur terminal to see if they slide off if they do then there ur prob just tighten it

[@dropas4136]

Our volvo s80 2001 clicking with a new battery..cables to solenoid kast chance i afraid..🤔🙄

[@davidb9114]

Still something wrong with it. It shouldn't take that long to turn over.

[@lostcoastlocal7073]

He will be working on it tomarrow. It's a ford. Fix Or Repair DAILY

[@londonwatson7342]

I had my chevy for 2 days and it broke

[@cameronhouse23]

Mine chevy has 600k miles...rarely gotta work on it 😂 it's cuz y'all got cars

[@0eroOverride]

Battery shouldn’t bounce

[@cjlaguerta8190]

0

[@abilio823]

Still sounds like it needs a new starter

[@slowmotionperformance2744]

Ground isn't tight cheif