Know your cars Clicks. Why it won't start

What I'm showing in this video is the basic checklist that you need to go through to troubleshoot your car or truck's noises in this case whenever you go to start it it just clicks. The first thing you need to make sure is that your battery has enough voltage in it to drive the starter and turn the engine. The easiest way to do that is to put a load on your battery in the way you do that is turn your key forward on your ignition into the run position and then turn your blower motor on high and then turn on your headlights and see if the blower motor drops considerably as far as the speed that its operating at. So you can have somebody check your headlights to C when the headlights are on high beams and you turn the blower motor on into the high speed position if the headlights go extremely dim and again the blower motor runs at a low speed. The reason you do that is because those two things are the biggest draw on the battery now if you have a rear defroster on your rear window that also can be used to see how much draw the battery can handle. One of the sure signs that you have either a battery connection problem or a little battery is when you turn the key forward to the start position and a series of rapid clicks go on underneath the hood sounds like a small machine gun. Usually that means that there's not enough battery juice to engage the starter relay fully. However if there isn't a rapid series of clicking and you have a hard click bitch is heard further down in the engine closer to where the starter is mounted it could mean that that. That your starter motor, that is the part that actually turns the engine, is bad and needs replaced. If you watch the steps that I take in the video I'll describe how you can turn the engine by hand Andrew out that you have any kind of a lockup problem with the engine itself. If the engine is turning freely as the accessories are too, then you most likely have a bad starter motor like is shown in this video. Thanks for watching .. click like or subscribe!

[@jaketd6262]

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

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[@sketchydread]

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

[@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!

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Always education (you tube) before employing others😊

[@chriswho12345]

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

[@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.

[@oasis4909]

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

[@OniMonora]

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

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Seriously!!

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

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Facts

[@StiX-66]

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

[@erichkestler1934]

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

[@SirWulfrick]

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

[@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

[@Justin_BKK]

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

[@dickiepunk]

went trough the steps and worked out my issue.... awesome stuff thanks. everyone should learn their clicks

[@Foxboss9]

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[@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.

[@zee4zbra]

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

[@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 ?

[@chenfang3080]

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

[@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.

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[@70Grande]

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

[@theleonfam9291]

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

[@tmulliganii01]

Good starter troubleshooting basics thank you

[@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.

[@diontaedaughtry974]

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@daniellee2326]

This was very helpful and well explained.. Thank you and keep up the good work my friend!

[@willmacleod1742]

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

[@Foxboss9]

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[@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]

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[@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.

[@tiffanydelit9956]

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

[@Foxboss9]

+Tiffany Delit 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@mike12345807]

Thanks so much. This information is very useful

[@ronbishop4057]

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

[@Foxboss9]

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[@toaderghitageorge]

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

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[@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.

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I also love your comments is nice

[@tagminda4565]

Additional great advice. Thanks sir

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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

[@ascp96]

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

[@evanlee9534]

You are so helpful. Thank GOD.

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Best battery explanation on KZbin ✅✅

[@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.

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

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

[@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🤠

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Most helpful video out here

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very great video! thank you for your Insight, much appreciated!!

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

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

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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

[@rinzo92]

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

[@Foxboss9]

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

[@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. 👍

[@mattcero1]

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

[@caseygray2958]

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

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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

[@markhills2310]

Best damn video on a starter& clicks everyone else bs

[@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

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

Awesome video ..... finally I can understand ! Thanks

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Nicely done! No bs. Good job. 5 star

[@taylorbiondo1824]

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

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[@suichiao3222]

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

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I'm a fan ! My fly wheel is. BAD ! THANK YOU SIR ! never would have thought turn the xxxxx

[@wa1pahu]

Clear, concise information even I could understand

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Clear and concise, gotta love it!

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GREAT video and very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to post.

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[@Eric-lj8sw]

Great breakdown. Super helpful.

[@jeffray4091]

I had the same thing go on with my shits but it was a new one I just replaced ... if this happens go ahead and loosen the bolts to the starter move it and tighten down .. I was boogled the new starter I put in wasn’t working but after I rearranged) tightened it started ! Good luck! I know it sucks redoing you’re work but it worked for me

[@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!

[@doubledragon2074]

Thank you for this video!

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

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You explained everything very well thanks

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[@leodanryan966]

Thanks, it's the batteries on mine. I thought so,but since it's a diesel, there's two. Worth double checking.

[@danielcardoso3953]

Thanks!! Is was the battery!! I glad for u budy

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Best video out here, informative!

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clear straightforward explanations....thanks

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

[@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

[@jaydoll487]

I thank you for this video gave me closure that it's officially my starter because I wasn't sure because I was able to jump my car to start it so I didn't think it was the starter but once I got my car home tried to jump it again to take car to mechanic all I got was one single click and it won't jump start again therefore I'm sure it's the starter or the cylinder

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Fantastic to the point video 👍

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Solid. Stands up still in 2023.

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Made sense to me! Thanks.

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Great video! Your tips and thoroughness were very helpful.

[@Foxboss9]

Thanks for the comment!

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Sound and Clear. Thank you.

[@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

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Thank You It Was Really Helpful :-)

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amazing video fr, getting a new starter now!😢

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Great video. Thanks!!

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Thank for watching!

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

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[@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

[@tagminda4565]

Thanks for this video sir.

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Yeah good video. Thanks for sharing. It seem as though you are very knowledgeable.

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Good shit, straight to the point.👏👏👏....🙌 I subscribed

[@sinisterspawn]

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

[@jonathanjeffries9928]

Going to try moving the crank tomorrow same symptoms mine has

[@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?

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thanks this video was really helpfull

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😊😊✔

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Have you had a new starter do the same thing?

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world class . now i know what is happening in my car

[@MrJamo2005]

i have a pontiac grand am 2004 model... they have security problems and when my car wont start it is usually the security issue... was not the case this time... my starter was jammed and i turned my motor by hand and freed my starter and blamo it started... thanks a bunch for this vid....

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Thank you video well explaines

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This video helped. Thanks a lot!

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Great video , ThaNK YOU!

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great video! solved my problem!

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