Car won't turn from cold - just clicks

Devil-V

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Hi all, someone please shed some light.

When the car is cold, upon turning the ignition, I just hear a click. It takes me about 3-4 attempts before it actually turns. There was one time where it was a very cold morning, and it couldn't turn until like 15-20 times later, even with jump cables connected to another car.

Any thoughts? I'm thinking bad electrical connections or the starter motor...

I also bought a new battery last year too.
 

chaby_91

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It seems to me like your starter is dying. The metal brushes inside the starter motor can be worn out and the electrical contact is better when the starter is warm and the metal has expanded.
 

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Next time this happens, try tapping the starter motor with a hammer. If it fires up, then it's time to replace your starter. I don't know if you guys have them up there, but in the States, Auto Zone will test your starters for free if you bring them in.
 

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starter

ya know that thing on the side that makes a big 'click' also relay, usually contacts

take apart, 5min w/ sandpaper (clean carbon off) good.

probly, sometimes, rarely, there are brush issues.
 
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