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Old March 27th 05, 03:59 PM
Fred
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Sounds like a battery or connection to battery issue. How old is the
battery?
Check the voltage between terminals while cranking. Should be well 9.6
volts.

There is also a recall on that model year for intermittent ignition
switch issue. Has that recall been preformed?


wrote:
> I get a clicking sound when I try to start my engine. Bad starter? My
> father in law tried to turn the engine from the pulley with no luck.
> Engine seized? Filled engine oil on a Friday, drove 60 miles. tried

to
> start engine on saturday and it clicked a couple of times then

started.
> On sunday (day 3) it took longer to start. Starter clicked several
> times. After third time turning key, engine started, then we drove 60
> miles back home. No performance problems on highway. Parked car in
> driveway. Monday Morning vehicle would not start, just a few faint
> clicks. Monday night jumped with another car and got just clicks from
> the starter. Any ideas out there? STarter? Engine seized? Crappy
> vehicle? By the way, to remove the starter, involves removing exaust
> maifold tubing to make room. Pain in the rear for someone with basic
> hand tools.


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