Know your cars Clicks. Why it won't start

[@jaketd6262]

Thanks for being so clear dude all these other auto you tubers like to waste peoples times with over produced editing and rambling.

[@BobbiesButtons]

Absolutely!! This guy can give lessons on how to make a helpful KZbin video.

[@freddroese9846]

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[@susanbennett9062]

Preach

[@tonygarcia8136]

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[@deaowsooknanan138]

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[@miguelvillado8059]

For future reference. If the video starts with a "what's up guys so I was at Walmart..." They don't have the solution just the same problem. Thanks for going straight to the troubleshooting tips man 🙏

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

I wish I had learned all this at 18. That first sound at begin of video happened to me yesterday! I believe it was the starter! I was lucky enough to have a mechanic come out the grocery store and I should’ve asked if I had a dirty solenoid or if my starter need the banging to release the pin (the jam?). Anyhow, I’m thankful that people like you make videos like this! It’s so important. I get frazzled when I’m vehicle doesn’t start! I feel panicked! Worried!

[@LoveViewernestantolik]

Always education (you tube) before employing others😊

[@sketchydread]

Solid, no bs, straight to the point. Thanks! Much help

[@longoriac36]

I understood everything, got fast clicks and my mechanic said bad starter and I said I think battery isn't giving enough amps. I knew it. Working on vehicles is a hobby of mine and I like your clear explanation. Carlos Longoria US NAVY Veteran Belleville, KS 👍

[@bspvdj]

For people that are having problems like this, another trick that works to know if the relay has gone bad, is to jump the two bolts with an isolated screwdriver (0:50), if the starter works, the problem might be the relay itself, a fuse that controls the relay, or the "s" cable that sends the signal from the ignition key to the relay itsfel. I'm currently waiting on a friend's tester to see if my S cable or relay is my actual problem. Starter working just fine.

[@davidessien5465]

I also love your comments is nice

[@tagminda4565]

Additional great advice. Thanks sir

[@NiteRythemzRadio]

U can fry some eggs if u don't know how to do that

[@dolo_kaayy]

there’s no screwdriver at 50 seconds…

[@bspvdj]

@kaaydiior its the reference 🙄 you can jump those two bolts with a screwdriver, carefully

[@ericwilliams2574]

I just had a single click from my 99' Crown Victoria LX, new battery and cables. Starter may be bad then. Thank you for being clean and clear on your troubleshooting video! Stay safe!

[@treboy95]

@Advocate Of God Clearly you do if you commented

[@chimmeychonga297]

I've listened to a few of videos about this issue and yours was the first that was direct and descriptive for me to understand. I normally don't comment but I appreciated your video.

[@SirWulfrick]

Straight to the point and no life story. You are the MAN!!!

[@OniMonora]

Bro seriously thank you for getting to the point while also giving a thorough explanation of the problem

[@missi.nichols9567]

Seriously!!

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yeah. You know some people can be long winded unnecessarily. LOL.

[@I4NI_]

@@missi.nichols9567 hi missy, you look delicious 😍🥰

[@thatboybunny2852]

Facts

[@trishfillet4991]

Holy smokes! I think you just solved what's wrong with my motorcycle. The battery is brand new and everything lights up BUT the bike won't turn over. Instead, it's making the rapid "clicking sound" you mentioned which makes me suspect that it's the relay, not the starter. I already ordered the starter, and it's not hard to put in, so I will swap them both out.

[@chriswho12345]

ty, you provided the sound really quickly and went through the different presentations. you're very helpful and to the point

[@evanhill5760]

I had one click. Changed the starter out and now it WORKS! Thanks for the tips! Awesome vid!

[@goat_life254]

Mine does this but eventually it starts. I had the starter tested and they said it was good. I think I’m going to replace it anyway, it’s very old.

[@SDxTJ]

@@goat_life254mine just started doing it. It clicks 2-3 times and starts after the 3rd 4th time trying

[@larryburlingame2215]

You are an absolute homie. I need to replace my battery and solenoid because my lights and everything are dim, and the clicking is rapid and at the top of the engine but very faint. I applaud you my friend, 10/10 from a friendly Canadian 😊

[@hoffmandave7150]

All your tips were good but you forgot one of the most important tips. Corrosion .001 thick will cause the same thing as if the starter is bad which there’s absolutely nothing wrong. I’ve experienced this problem myself a few times troubleshooting vehicles . Clean both battery post and starter hook up and cable ends

[@payton5759]

This helped confirm my issue, a bad starter. But, it's a new starter. Like you said at the end, make sure you have a good warranty.

[@justinbasile5503]

Thanks, a lot of other guys were overcomplicating it, I just wanted to know what one click at the solenoid/starter meant and you answered the question simply and logically, thanks again!

[@memesyandhorrorshorts]

What does it mean bad battery ?

[@michelrichard6252]

Thanks Sir for the info, My starter delay wasn't getting enough juice from my battery, so I cleaned both connector, who were too rusty, and boom it started like a new car. Thanks again for the info and thank you KZbin.

[@Foxboss9]

Michel Richard 😊

[@slowgoat6089]

Michel Richard how do i clean the connecter

[@dreambigbigger1622]

@@Foxboss9 i did that truck started ran and wouldn't turn back on. What could the issue be now?

[@PatTheRiot]

@@dreambigbigger1622 dirty throttle body, anything doing with choking has to do with either air flow sensor or dirty throttle. 80% of the time. Unless you already had issues then it could be anything like bad mix ratios or blown sensors.

[@gabgabrino7072]

@@slowgoat6089 ❤️b

[@markhills2310]

Best damn video on a starter& clicks everyone else bs

[@effie_ladure]

Man.. thank you - just replaced starter and came out next day to straight clicking. Then tried again and had the fast clicking. Just changed battery connections. Now I know I most likely need a new battery. Thank you!

[@vinayprabhu4589]

I came across this post in 2021, and i'm glad i found this video. This has surely helped me fix my Brrrrrrrr sound problem. Thanks.

[@otterman3246]

Thank you so much! My solenoid in my 1969 mustang was making the rapid clicking and i thought it was just bad. Sure enough, I charged the battery up and fired right up.

[@Foxboss9]

👍😁

[@lilboysus1]

@@Foxboss9 my 2003 mustang does the fast click and I have replaced the alternator and battery but it didn’t work

[@tagminda4565]

I'm charging my battery now the moment I watch this video. Hopefully it will work like yours.

[@ascp96]

The best video, thank you! I hate other videos where people talk too much

[@garybregel4606]

I have a 1996 Ford Ranger and by what you said in this video my battery may be the problem. thanks for the right-to-the-point video.

[@StiX-66]

Thanks man took me straight to the point no ads or promoting products.

[@LiveUp2UrDreamz]

Lifesaver! Thank you for such a good, straightforward video! Super, super, super, helpful!!!

[@itsmonsterbih]

you know, my grandpa just mentioned the jam to me last night. i replaced my starter yesterday since i replaced my alt recently, and it started to click on the first start of the day, or just sitting for a couple of hours after i replaced it. it didn’t start at all 2 days ago, and he told me it could be the bendix not coming out fully or i didn’t wire it correctly. hopefully that’s the problem i just can’t check cuz of hurricane ian. love and appreciate the video!

[@caseygray2958]

Most logical video yet ,thanks man on my way out,I would trade u this 102 degree weather for that cold anyday

[@Foxboss9]

It's funny you say that because we have since sold that home and we live full time on the road and spend most of our time in Florida and Yuma Arizona. So we did trade that cold day for something warmer. LOL

[@Eurospec73]

Great video although just for your record the hammer tap trick on the starter only works if you have 2 people. One in the driver seat to start the car and another guy underneath the car tapping the starter with a hammer. If it was only you there then obviously it would not work because you need 2 people!

[@darylbentley7240]

Annnnd ive done it by myself enough times to know thats bs lol

[@clementkaiman6133]

Thankyou for pinpointing directly without so much talks👍❤️

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Had a click coming from the starter, tried turning the crank and it fired right up afterwards like you said so big thank you.

[@danielherrera2981]

At 2 minute mark I knew exactly why my car didn't start. 5 star content

[@brianhoward2301]

I’ve never commented on one of these videos but this is the best video that I have seen it was very helpful this cat is right on time

[@SpringHeeLJaK89]

This really should be the top video for any questions about starters

[@oasis4909]

👍Top man! Excellent, straight forward, no camouflage instructions. 👍

[@tiffdel]

This video helped me to identify the problem on my CRV. Troubleshooting tutorial is the way to go! Thank You!

[@Foxboss9]

+Tiffany Delit 😊

[@siyamgenge3550]

This video just got me and this Chevy Cruze going again. God bless

[@florinou6569]

Thanks ! You made me change my battery instead of the starter ! Everything works fine !

[@Justin_Webb]

Excellent vid. Helped me a lot. New battery, not a new starter. Saved myself some cash. Thank you.

[@chenfang3080]

your voice is so calm and explanation so clear. Thank you so much.

[@erichkestler1934]

Short to the point with great substance. Great video. Thank you!!

[@iprovedyouallwrong]

DUDE. U SAVED MY ASS!!!! IVE BEEN ON HERE FLIPPING Thru VIDEOS FOR AN HOUR.

[@Fee.1]

Why does the hammer on the starter method never work for good ppl 😂

[@officialghettoprophet874]

Fee LMAOO I felt this

[@Fee.1]

Official Ghetto Prophet 😭

[@deontemoore3539]

On God

[@LC-go1uh]

Because he is not a good person. Nobody on this Earth is good. Everybody has done something wrong in their life. This is why we all need the blood of Jesus to wash us clean. There is not a soul on this Earth who has not done something wrong and needs washed clean. Jesus can wash away your sins and you will be spotless like a lamb. Otherwise, you will carry them with you to the grave.

[@Fee.1]

From Thug to Businessman you’re an idiot. Edit: the idiot I was replying to apparently deleted his comment in the years since.

[@70Grande]

This video put me right on problem! No guessing. This is getting saved and shared with the family! Thanks!!!👏👏👏

[@wtfXisXaXhitmaker]

Thankyou so much!!! My f250 was randomly not starting and I didn’t know why. It did it again and my wife needed it to go to work. I watched this video and noticed it was locked up. Used a ratchet on the alternator to get good leverage to turn the belt and it started right up🤠

[@aceasher2957]

I watched a ton of videos if you got what was wrong with my car and yours was awesome you told me right away what it was thank you

[@suichiao3222]

Thanks a lot for the explanation. My car had this faster clicks. Time to change the battery.

[@godgivin5209]

my truck was going "drrrrr" hella fast now I know what's up.thx man 👌

[@Foxboss9]

+GodGivin 😁

[@Dabayare]

They should make an easy access standard in making engine parts that trouble ppl often like starters. They r always in places that need lots of things removed out of the way or putting them on jacks

[@SpringHeeLJaK89]

No joke, I have to take the drive shaft out for my jeep.

[@davidcarlson2993]

Clear and concise, gotta love it!

[@zee4zbra]

Great video - straight to the point and very informative. Thank you big time!

[@bobbylibby5849]

So what's it mean if I changed the starter and it still only does 1 click

[@GuleMKD]

if your battery is fine check the wires.follow the +and -,look for any loosen wires.my fiat had this problem,it was disconnected ground(-) wire from the engine.the ground wire from the battery goes to the body and from the body goes to the engine,and last thing check the starter motor. 1.check the battery 2.check the wires 3.check the starter motor

[@mikepope3092]

Did you get yours fixed by changing the starter because I have a 1997 ford explorer with same problem and I'm changing my out today

[@Foxboss9]

Yep. new starter did the trick. Would have been smoother if the top mounting bolt didn't break off in the bellhousing. Had to drill out the broken bolt and extract it. What a pain.

[@ronbishop4057]

I agree you should make more videos - excellent and very clear analysis.

[@Foxboss9]

👍😁

[@willmacleod1742]

Well spoken, thankyou , and hope your truck problem is sorted.

[@Foxboss9]

Will MacLeod 👍😁

[@flooxfroon2117]

I reacently fixed my Ford Ranger XLT 1997, the starter made just ONE click when turning the key. I bought the car for 500 dollars, but the Owner said the starter needed to be replaced. I digged deeper into this fix, i thought it was wierd With One click. so i looked under the Hood and just wiggled at the starter cables Down onto the starter! And i just jumped into the car and turned the Key and it started right up! Try this before you buy a New starter or any other parts!

[@Foxboss9]

👍😁

[@crowdeater5953]

Gonna try this when I get home on my 01 gt

[@montys8th]

Solid. Stands up still in 2023.

[@marcomarco4879]

Check for the most obvious and simple first! I had installed a new battery 6 months prior. Now all I heard was a fast clicking sound. A jump start worded but seem to not hold a charge. The + and - had no corrosion and showed the battery terminal protector paste to prevent corrosion. However went checking the cable connection I was able to slightly wiggle the cable on the + side. The bold felt tight, so I used a wrench to really force the bold till the cable connection on the battery would not move at all. Next stated the car without any issue.

[@WarpedFigurine]

thank you! your vid helped me figured out it was a battery issue in my car.

[@Foxboss9]

super! glad it helped..

[@Lessoninablessing]

Pretty☺️

[@babberdydabberdy3551]

I just replaced my alternator and my battery was dead. Do I need to let my battery charge from a jump before trying to start it? Because it's doing the fast click like it's the relay

[@Foxboss9]

Yes..But it is best to put battery on an external charger...because charging a completely dead battery may burn up the new alternator...

[@rpzdjoker8609]

Just wondering what if you hear no clicks at all? Would that still be the start relay?

[@Fee.1]

The moment I put my key in sometimes or turn it forward I get one solid click

[@mrbuicks4384]

What was it?

[@Fee.1]

Mr Buicks nothing to do with China that’s for sure.

[@Fee.1]

Mr Buicks haven’t addressed it yet though

[@christopherneary7482]

What was it ?

[@iTzShakenJoE]

My lexus wasn't even clicking... I found out it was my starter after the tow guy came out to tow it away.... 🙄 I'm like I need a jump start... nopeeee it wasn't the battery...

[@David-zj3bp]

Hi I'm David from San Tan Valley, Arizona. I have a white 2011 Camaro LS(V6, you can see it in my videos). My car has not been starting and it makes the fast clicking noise. I jump started it and took it to O'Reilly's. By the way, they check ur alternator, battery, AND engine codes FOR FREE!. So, the alternator test showed "diode failed". The alternator is putting out too much voltage to the battery, about 15 Volts. According to the O'Reilly's employee, he said that can harm the battery. The batter was putting out between 10.65 to 11.67(approx.) Volts, less than 12 Volts. The engine codes(2) are for the throttle body control module and the something about the fuel pump. He said that doesn't affect the starting of the engine. Conclusion is I need a new alternator. The diode is like an electronic check valve, limiting the amount of voltage going out to the battery. So I'm going to get a new alternator and hopefully I won't have to buy a new battery.

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

Bless u for filming this in the cold. I live in Hawaii and the heat is no better:)

[@Andrew-kt3lk]

I get the same one click, but when I slightly turn the engine over manually with a wrench a few times the car starts right up. What does that mean? Bad starter? Starter to close to flywheel?

[@lupitaayala3690]

Wow! Very good explanation! Thank you! I think I have problems with my starter!

[@Foxboss9]

Lupita Ayala 👍😁

[@dannyk1980]

My 5.0 crown Victoria was clicking just like this today when I went to start it. Loud and slow not fast clicking. Could that be the battery or is it usually just the fast clicking that’s the battery?

[@rinzo92]

this tutorial solved my problem! it was battery death! tnx a lot!

[@Foxboss9]

Glad to hear that you figured it out.. 👍👍

[@tylerskidnuk6836]

My starter motor won’t engage with the key however if I take a screwdriver and cross over the starter relay it turns over no problem. Any ideas what this could be?

[@Foxboss9]

Tyler Skidnuk starter switch if equipped or ignition tumbler

[@user-fc4ne9le5f]

FoxBox Iam Having thesame PROB But lts NeitheR One of Those

[@tmulliganii01]

Good starter troubleshooting basics thank you

[@michaelgonzalez8122]

Best battery explanation on KZbin ✅✅

[@markhanson5031]

Great video....thx. I know this is not a forum to try and ask a question on a 7 year old video and expect to get a rapid response. But I am pretty sure my Starter is bad. It is just unlike any other diagnosis videos put out by anyone. Scenario: Brand New Battery - I get 1 Hard Click....then nothing. I have to disconnect my New Battery to get 1 Hard Click again. NOT a constant Clicking, not a Click every time I try to turn the key. Just 1 Hard Click, then nothing, dead, wont let me attempt to turn the key unless I fully disconnect and then reconnect the battery again :/

[@jimjim2004]

So if all of your accessories turn on just fine and the starter just rapidly clicks does that mean it's done for or ? I've just ran my whole front in throw a bunch of water.

[@amanuelbekele3343]

Best video out here, informative!

[@Foxboss9]

👍😊

[@brianstilwell6433]

Thanks for the information. I will check the belt first.

[@Foxboss9]

Brian Stilwell 👍

[@toaderghitageorge]

thank you! your video helped me figured out it was a battery issue in my car..

[@Foxboss9]

👍😊

[@mike12345807]

Thanks so much. This information is very useful

[@sinisterspawn]

My relay clicks but nothing turns on however I did find plastic bag wrapped around my engine fan

[@theleonfam9291]

Thank you so much for being straight to the point!! So much great information, I’m subscribing to your channel 😊

[@joshuacryder7986]

I have a 99 Cherokee and I hear a click every time I crank it. No crank just click. Battery and everything works but I can’t spin the harmonic balancer to save my life. It’s in park so does that have anything to do with it? I drove it about 10 miles about a week ago if that matters. Also when I used to hit the starter with a hammer it would make it work but now it does nothing. Any tips?

[@bennie16cruz]

My 95 7.3 won’t start with the key I’ve put new starter and ignition switch and it won’t turn over. I have a klick from the top driver side pulley. Both batteries have enough juice all lights and ac works but I want to start it with the key. Any idea

[@Foxboss9]

Check safety interlock on transmission..

[@Official_Golden]

So question. My car takes a while to crank. I noticed my dash flashes a bit when trying to turning on the car. Sometimes the car clicks and then it dies. I jiggle the battery and the car powers back up and then I start it and it turns on. Could it be the battery? Also the battery hasn’t been changed in a long time.

[@missrv9432]

I had the same problem and I went underneath and I disconnected the cable from the battery to the starter and cleaned all the corrosion even though there was a cap on it and it worked it lasted about a year and now I'm starting to have a trouble again so I cleaned it again and bought some grease hope this helps somebody before they go and replace their starter

[@evaristoguzman2532]

I have a Toyota Camry 2001 and when I turn the key all the way. It doesn’t even try to crank. It just turns everything on. But no the engine.

[@kinetics14]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly!

[@Foxboss9]

You are most welcome..

[@nowayjose6987]

​@@Foxboss9 hi I have my truck with no gas for two months today I put gas and it doesn't turn on it's making a clicking nose can you help me please

[@itzkiser]

In my 2007 silverado when I turn the key I just get 1 click , battery’s fully charged and fuses relays are good and has a new starter any advice?

[@taylorbiondo1824]

thanks. 100s of videos you finally answered a simple question :)

[@Foxboss9]

Taylor Biondo 😀👍

[@mistone9784]

New battery I put in and the starter motor clicks could it be the starter motor ? All the light work and interior and radio works just won't crank just clicks from the starter

[@Eric-lj8sw]

Great breakdown. Super helpful.

[@cbullock61]

Most helpful video out here

[@derekninkovich3728]

Thank you sir!!! I think you just saved me a lot of money

[@LunarVampyre]

Wish I could mega like this. Had my truck towed after trying so many things. They said they tapped around on the starter and it started up no problem. Well, I've had it back for about a week now and it had the exact same issue. After watching, I tried the trick with the harmonic balancer. It started right up, no fuss. I may have just gotten lucky, but now I'm 90% sure it's the starter now. Kind of annoying as it's the 2nd one I've put in, but...they may have given me another re-manufactured one even though I asked for a NEW one. Sigh. Thank you so much! I think you helped me solve my biggest issue!

[@craiggerlach5548]

short trip, likely frosted up armature. if can reach with heat gun or propane torch could warm up, if wires around, use hair dryer or just be careful, deal with this all the time in plow truck and now that it is -30F and colder with wind chill, even longer trips, the starter ices up upon cooldown.. I see zerostart makes a couple different pad heaters, 3400051 is a 50 watt 3x3 12VDC silicone pad heater that we could attach to starter, run through relay and fuse to switch inside vehicle to use when this happens. they make small AC style units to, but that only works if you made it back home or near available AC power and have extension cord along.. I see this far more often with GM starters, not sure why, perhaps because I mainly drive GMs.. But live in area where Februaries can be 0F for a high and -50F wind chills at night so the frosting of the armature issue happens frequent enough that I may have to build a garage to park cars in so I know I have a ride that will always start when live miles away from help...

[@mick2spic]

Great video. I’d love to see you post other troubleshooting videos on other reasons for why a certain is not starting. If you do make other troubleshooting videos you could post the links here to get them good traffic. 👍

[@MrBmoll5858]

The problem I have is, 90 f150 I have the battery charged, the key is off when I hook up the negative post the motor cranks. I think if the key would be on it would start.. because of the fuel pump. Can you tell me what is wrong.

[@johnpalma7265]

You pointed out some obvious culprits and at least one not so obvious,thanks

[@bearespinoza3618]

I have a 2005 Saturn ion 2.2 I changed the slave cylinder before I did that it started quick now no start brand new battery crank sensor coil sensor and just won't start anybody have any advise

[@mattcero1]

Boom! Just what I needed to hear. Thank you.

[@renedelafuente123]

Two days before this Thanksgiving, I got stranded at my local supermarket in a 2000 Ford expedition, would not crank at all. Had my wife bitching at me why it wouldn't start and kids fighting in the back seats, did not like that situation at all. Luckily my backyard mechanic answered the phone, always smoking weed, told him I thought it was the starter b/c would not crank at all. After almost two hrs., he gets there goes under truck starts hitting starter with hammer no luck. Checks the battery and we got plenty of juice. I suggest to him why does he not go under truck and touch starter with screwdriver. He goes to his truck and grabs a screwdriver touches the starter selenoid two prongs instead, and truck cranks. Second time he does it, I turn key on ignition and starts right up. He tells me to turn it off and put it in nuetral and he touches selenoid again with screwdriver and it starts right up. Tell me its probably ignition switch going bad. Anyway we make it home and tell him thanks, I owed him one. Next day I change the starter selenoid thinking it might be that, saw youtube video. Following morning try to start truck, nothing, no crank at all. Then it dawns on me, to hold the shift lever up right on park and guess what it started. The shift lever being a little loose was not sitting at the right position thus not letting the truck start. I called my backyard mechanic to change the starter anyway and tighten that bolt that secures the shift lever, and wallah, that was the problem. Something you might want to look into next time your truck won't start, thanks for video. Keepm coming, envious of yu having subway right next for when u get the munchies.

[@Foxboss9]

Tony Garza Good story, and good point.. The neutral safety switch in automatics can sometimes get a little "wacky".. Thanks for sharing..

[@freeyourmind8849]

Tony Garza thanks. my crown vic same story. yes the wife got mad and kids don't help. I don't expect the kids to literally help.

[@renedelafuente123]

Guys, these v-8 ford engines last a long time if you take care of them. It's just the little things yu need to change like the alt. starter, wat. pump etc. I have a fantastic mechanic that works for so little money but smokes alot of blunts. Hopefully you have a mechanic that does not charge alot. Keep those videos coming. I even show him stuff he does not know about on youtube.

[@rodwashington340]

Tony Garza , but I 8th m2xyk

[@renedelafuente123]

NO! stay away from K-2, that shit will fuck you up!

[@alekscortez2516]

I have brand new starter, and suddenly today after working it has one click and nothing happens. I suspect my shield touched positive terminal. Could that fry the starter? My car is bmw e 38 3.5 engine

[@ribama1]

If it’s not your battery, the engine is not seized or frozen, the relay is good and the the hammer trick doesn’t work there is still one more thing and replacing the starter won’t fix it. There is a high amp fuse on the starter motor cable (not in your fuse box ) it is up néar the battery. Often doesn’t look like a normal fuse. Create a temporary bypass with some thick wire and see if the car will start. Mine did.

[@Foxboss9]

Absolutely, very rare that that happens in not all vehicles have that Mega link fuse but you are correct