Clicky Starter FIX! Repair Samurai ignition switch - NO More "CLICK CLICK"

If you have a Samurai you've probably had the classic CLICKY starter issue... turn the ignition key and "Click Click" but NO start! Nothing more frustrating and let's face it.. embarrassing! We show you how to easily clean the contacts in your ignition switch and get your Sammy starting easy again. For replacement PARTS - CONTACT US FROM OUR WEBSITE Hwy83SuzukiSalvage.Com or Call - Text 262-470-6425 ‪@Hwy83SUZUKI‬

[@liskajan9665]

Man this is the most important video I watched this year. Saved like 20 years for my nervous system!:) Thank you, really much!

[@ChromeArty]

You're a godsend man! It's good to know how to mess with that thing period! Cheers! 🍻

[@FalconXTux]

Thanks Man, I'm having this annoying clicking and no start, but no more. Thanks from Baja

[@decathelondave9340]

Thank you so much, I was getting ready to replace the starter. Dave G.

[@RoyceGetit]

Can’t thank you enough for this video. This process worked for my 96 sidekick.. I tried almost everything else and was about to bypass the neutral safety switch until I came across this video. Thank You 🤙🏼

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 🍻✊🏼

[@joshuahedgecock2303]

The worst! Had these issues about 3 years ago! Glad that you made a video for all the future zuk owners out there!

[@rafaelmiranda439]

Works great! Thank you Hwy83

[@PolarBearStudiosFilm]

Just did this on my 95 Sidekick that was having intermittent starting issues. Starts up every time now! No issue. The mechanism is a little different on this model (three copper pieces!) but it's pretty straight-forward where the contacts are supposed to go. One thing you must lookout for is the springs that will most likely flop out the moment you open it up. Thanks for this video!!!

[@w8tng4nepiphany]

I love the great content, I also love the fact that you respond right away to text msgs for help !!!!

[@derkdiggler4634]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! Thanks again for another awesome video!!!!!!

[@TheeRaddad]

Really appreciate the videos. Just got the opportunity to get a 1988 samurai and it’s in great condition but with a few issues. And your videos not only have sold me on the samurai for my drivin/hunting rig but also as helping me tune up the quirks. Thanks!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@oldwolf1928]

Having this issue with My 86- Thank You! I also have Samurai envy- You have a nice collection!

[@antonioeustaquiolara]

Thanks a lot man its very simple to do this, but yours information before works in is the best way to success :) .

[@johnrushenberg100]

Thanks for the infotainment. Hopefully this will get-r-done.

[@trk2ajk]

over 8000 views, and less than 300 likes. thats a load of crap. this is one of the best videos for one of the most common samurai problems. thank you brother, as i'm laughing at all those people with new relays hahahahahahahahaha. i have to admit my last samurai had a relay that po installed. another one i had had a push button start added. this video is the best

[@whatisdreup2]

U are always saving the day brother cheers 🍻

[@agoutdoors53]

Thanks man I was getting really tired of turning the key 15 times!

[@thatx1xguy9]

I have a 93 sidekick thats been clicking. Thank you, im going to try this

[@kelleyportland2530]

I did this fix this weekend. Opening the switch, it didn't look too bad but I noticed one of the 3 tiny springs sat lower than the other two. I gently stretched it out to the length of the other two springs, cleaned and greased it up, reassembled. It works on every single turn now---thanks for this video! One other fix/idea video---My Samurai kept doing some weird, random acceleration/sputtering/hiccupping; no matter what I adjusted at the carburetor, it ran like crap and was unreliable. I finally found that the acelerator cable was fraying at the engine wall. That area of cable at the engine side of the wall is covered by a brown plastic stabilizer so you can't readily see the cable inside---the snapped threads were bunching up inside the stabilizer and not allowing the cable to slide freely. The cable was not completely broken so no mechanic ever thought to check the cable! It's super cheap and easy to fix. It takes some listening and adjusting at the carburetor after installing the new cable (be patient), but well worth it. The new cable and adjustments have also alleviated sticky clutch problems (hard to shift into 1st in cold engine. I don't exactly understand why, but I'll take it!) After this ig switch video fix, my Sam is running like a champ! Thanks again!!

[@johnwwest8407]

Thanks for sharing this kind of knowledge! 👍

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Happy to help out 👍

[@marknelson9819]

95 % fixed my problem after cleaning and reassembly worked most of time, still click once in a while. Disassembled again, cleaned, regreased and added slim plastic spacer between copper plate and springs. Diy spacer cut from plastic Krystal Light drink mix container. Maybe springs getting a little weak. Works like a champ now.

[@FantaLaStrada]

Thanks great video!

[@samurais_and_2strokes]

Keep up the great content

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

You Betcha!!!

[@kbs5150]

Thanks for posting this video.

[@timfraser710]

Thanks gents. Super helpful, from Cape St Francis, South Africa

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Thanks for watching!

[@offroadgarageaustria6224]

great video, very useful dude, i really enjoy your videos , you are such a cool man

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Thanks - Great to hear you are enjoying the videos!

[@dickdozer6558]

Thanks for this video. I am having this problem with my 91 tracker now.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

The Sidekick-Tracker switch can be cleaned in the same way but it is less common to have this issue. I have found it is more likely to be a dirty battery terminal issue on those vehicles.

[@erickcamarillo8834]

I request transmission service and transfer case service video 👍🏽

[@explore_off_road]

You talk of the Relay way to fix a clicky starter ... which i have done ... well, I'm doing both cuz I just found this video now.

[@jeanlucfaille7495]

merci Tony !

[@aboamaar2066]

I wish you good luck مبدع تمنياتي لك بالتوفيق

[@customcutter100]

Thanks for the video. My sidekick has been sitting for 4 years had the click, click before. Now it won't even start if I jump the solenoid with a screwdriver. Time to tear into it and do it the right way.

[@hawkhollar1228]

New sub here....diggn it.

[@marknelson9819]

Having clicky starter issues. Done this repair, worked one month, clicky starter again. Went to repair it again, plastic broke. So i put in toggle switch for ignition and push button for starter. Switches are designed for the voltage and wattage. Worked fine for month, then back to clicker starter. Jumping the starter at selnoid works every time. Wires look fine to starter. Next???

[@louiswooley966]

I did the relay with a push button start, wrk great

[@adrianodossantos6625]

I have a Suzuki samurai and I need help with the gas pump that is built into the engine.

[@my2sons8791]

Tony, thanks for the videos, informative, funny and entertaining. On my 87 Sami, I disassembled the ignition switch and cleaned the contacts as shown in your video. Still, very weak power to starter. If I jump the solenoid to battery, it turns the engine over fine. Any ideas? Besides dirty contacts in the ignition switch, what else would cause this?

[@johnarmstrong6940]

Would you mind letting me know where you got the retro looking hood protector seen on your beautiful green samurai. Many thanks

[@MrInsaneykaney]

Is the common fix for a 92 Tracker as well that clicks sometimes?

[@manos_kall]

what is the leather bag on the hood above the mask??

[@uranium51]

I did it on my 94 sidekick and now the truck won’t work ☹️ is there a safety when you disconnect and reconnect you’re ignition barrel or i did somerthing bad in the reassembly ? 😅

[@1proturf]

What about ignition cylinder removal? My key stays stuck in cylinder (occasionally comes out). Would like to think about cylinder replacement but can't get the old cylinder out.

[@buluidong]

I opened mine and found 2 copper plates. How do you assemble them?

[@notatacoma7621]

I just replaced my ignition switch and the new one didn’t have the other two wire switch with the blue heat shrink on it. What does it do?

[@user-rv8pf9xz1t]

My 1998 tracker ignition contacts are different. Mine has three copper plates in it and it flew apart when I took it out n nrt. PLEASE HELP!!!!

[@speedfreak8200]

Cleaning the contacts to no avail will wire up relay. When I was a kid my 59' Chevy acted up I rigged up a push button

[@chrismann9411]

Mine does this occasionally. All I do is rock and roll it in gear and then it starts. What could be the cause of that?

[@JoseMunoz-xp3bz]

Where can I find one of those hood bras things ?

[@w8tng4nepiphany]

Please do a way to adjust the carburetor on the samurai !!!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

We'll add it to the list

[@javierhuerta9098]

Is it the same for the sidekick?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

The Sidekick-Tracker switch can be cleaned in the same way but it is less common to have this issue. I have found it is more likely to be a dirty battery terminal issue on those vehicles.

[@marcinS1988]

I like you! I wanna sit with you and talk about zuki!!

[@leehammerstein9952]

I don't get the click-click, I get the grind-grind then start ok. What's the likely problem with grinding sound when starting?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Flywheel is missing teeth. It grinds until finding a good spot on the flywheel

[@PatrickHelmers]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI ouch

[@KingGodzilla007]

Mine still clicks but takes less clicks to get er goin' now

[@JimMcnevin]

GOOD VID !!! THANKS !!!

[@jennannman1020]

Clickity click clack is the worst! 🤣

[@joelgraba1077]

Especially from the engine haha

[@jimrucker5726]

Well that didnt work, but it did need cleaning. What next?

[@herbie53opf]

Sadly that didnt work. Maybe I'll just get a new one

[@gilisa401]

I have question, I got this 1990 samurai someone ran a push start switch on it, I want to go back to the original but can’t find the solenoid wire, could you help me with that?

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