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After replacing the starter it just clicks repetitively when attempting to crank

Tiny
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More and more frequently I had to make more than one attempt to start my car. It always started, but like I said it began to happen more and more often. My husband initially thought it was the battery (I said it was the starter). So he bought a battery and needless to say he returned it for a starter. Now that he has completed the installation, the vehicle just clicks repetitively when attempting to crank. What could it be? He’s not having any luck on his end so I thought I’d do some investigation.
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Monday, November 4th, 2019 AT 7:37 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Can you upload a video of what it sounds like when you try to start it?

It does sound like the battery. Did he check the voltage of the battery while cranking?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Roy
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 1:42 AM
Tiny
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He has not. Could there be any other answer other than the battery?
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 4:11 AM
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Check the battery voltage and let me know what the voltage is at the battery.

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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 6:16 AM
Tiny
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Okay.
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 7:17 AM
Tiny
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Battery voltage says 8.11.
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 7:34 AM
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The battery is dead. It needs to be charged to 12.6 and see if it starts.

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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 7:59 AM
Tiny
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Whoop! Whoop!
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 9:57 AM
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It sounds like a winner.

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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 AT 10:56 AM

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