Car clicks but won't crank. Battery or Starter?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by JERM^

Yea will do and next diagnostic will likely be as per @e30kawi.

That would be the next step yes. If that doesn't do it then check the starter. Have it tested before you buy a new one though.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Be prepared for more chasing. Never hit the same spot twice. When you find it, you'll know it.

That's what mrs humfrz used to say ........


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

When did you make it that far?


Oh wait you didn't specify which "50s"

Ahhhh......YES! When a horse power was a horsepower (at the hoofs).

Of course, a good snort of ground opium poppies would enhance their performance .......


humfrz

[guybo]

Use dielectric grease to protect them

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by guybo

Use dielectric grease to protect them

This is the better choice for durability.

[JERM^]

So... That didn't last long.

All was fine, but today off work, first press, click, car stayed in ACC+. Push again, start right up...

Think it's that coil?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by JERM^

So... That didn't last long.

All was fine, but today off work, first press, click, car stayed in ACC+. Push again, start right up...

Think it's that coil?

Have you had the battery draw tested? Have you checked the connection to the starter?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Have you had the battery draw tested? Have you checked the connection to the starter?

It's not the battery.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Have you had the battery draw tested? Have you checked the connection to the starter?

Yes, definitely have the battery "load tested". Any auto shop can do that. Doesn't cost much.


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's not the battery.

OK, smarty pants, if it's not the battery ..... what is it ??......


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, smarty pants, if it's not the battery ..... what is it ??......

Oh, please. You need way better bait than that. As well as it cranks when it's working, there's no way it's the battery. Might be a dead spot on the commutator but, unless it's acting up and OP knows how to troubleshoot, it's a crap shoot.

The list of shit that could be the problem is a lot longer than what is not. It's not the battery.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Oh, please. You need way better bait than that. As well as it cranks when it's working, there's no way it's the battery. Might be a dead spot on the commutator but, unless it's acting up and OP knows how to troubleshoot, it's a crap shoot.

The list of shit that could be the problem is a lot longer than what is not. It's not the battery.

Well, if I were the OP, I'd still have the battery load tested. If it passes, then move on down the line. If it doesn't, buy a new battery.




humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, if I were the OP, I'd still have the battery load tested. If it passes, then move on down the line. If it doesn't, buy a new battery.




humfrz

It's an intermittent connection. You and OP can waste time and energy, as well as risk dropping and ruining a perfectly good battery. I'll carry a multimeter along in the car while waiting for it to act up again.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's an intermittent connection. You and OP can waste time and energy, as well as risk dropping and ruining a perfectly good battery. I'll carry a multimeter along in the car while waiting for it to act up again.

OK .......OP, get yourself a multi-meter and a cell phone with Ultramaroon's cell phone number programmed into it and just cruise down through Toronto.

Now, when your car fails to start, ring up ol Ultramaroon and he'll talk you through a trouble shooting procedure.

Just tell those dudes on the street to back off ....... and put your wheels back on your car! .........




humfrz