no crank no start - starter dead?

[simplicity]

During our recent cold snap I went out to dinner and on my way back when i got in the car, the car wouldnt start. It clicks once and that's it. The dash lights are fine and the headlights are fine too....so I didnt think it was battery related....in any case I got a jump from a friend and somehow the car started and I was able to drive home....the next morning I tried to start the car and same thing - one click and no crank....I tested the battery and it appeared a little low, I went to the store and had it replaced under warranty....put it back in the car and cleaned up the terminals and same thing - one click, no crank! I'm stumped. I checked all the cables and made sure they were tight...also checked the connection to the starter and starter solenoid.

I'm starting to think its my starter - it's the original starter with 180k miles. Is it time to replace?

Anything else I can try before I order a new starter from ebay or rockauto....?

If its the starter...not sure why jumping it got it started....

 

[2002CG3coupe]

Check if voltage/power is going to the starter

 

[simplicity]

The battery to starter is reading 12.54v

The solenoid cable (small one) is reading 11.96v when key is in starting position (turning the key).

 

[f20bcg3]

Main relay?

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[f20bcg3]

Ignition? And have u tried touching metal to starter or light banging if it starts then its ur starter goin bad if not most likely bad starter

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[simplicity]

wouldn't the fact that the starter and solenoid are both getting voltage imply that it's not a problem with any relays?


I repaired the main relay this summer cuz it was having a hard time starting on hot days...I suppose I could take it out again and have a look for any cracked joints from the cold...

tried banging on the starter with no luck....it's cold outside so I gave up after a few hits with the hammer.

 

[f20bcg3]

Also check corrosion on 2 wires on positive side of battery both ends to be safe

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[simplicity]

Also check corrosion on 2 wires on positive side of battery both ends to be safe

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The positive and negative terminals were cleaned up when I replaced the battery.

 

[f20bcg3]

Try lighly bangn starter n then try n crank it

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[f20bcg3]

If you hear a click when turning the key most likely u have a starter solenoid problem and the starter is bad . If you don't hear anything at all when u turn the key and ur battery is good u might have a solenoid feed wire issue.

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