Tbird was giving the classic signs of needing a new starter - slow to turn over, clicking then starting, no start until I banged on the starter, etc. So, I replaced the starter (what a pain that was!) and then tried to start the car; it clicked once, then nothing. It did it 3 times, then started. I shut it off & tried again, it did the same thing-3 tries, 3 clicks, then start. I let it sit for an hour, then tried and now I get nothing but a click (more like a clunk) from the starter (or so it seems). I had the battery tested, it's good. Cleaned the terminals & connections & still nothing but that click/clunk. When I turn the key to start position, all lights in the car go out, then come back on when I release the key. What could the problem be? I've heard it could be a bad ground, but what does that mean? The ground to the battery? The ground to the starter? I can do most of the big stuff on a car, but the electrical is totally not my thing. Help?
Sep 28, 2011 at 9:01 PM
