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1991 Chrysler New Yorker wont start

Tiny
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The car makes a clicking noise when I try and start it. It does not start or turn over. Is this a starter problem?
Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:18 PM

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Tiny
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Have you tried jump starting it?
Is it just a single click noise or fast repeating multiple clicks?
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:30 PM
Tiny
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I have tried to jump it and the battery seems to hold a charge, all the lights/radio stuff works. It makes a single click then nothing at all. After a couple of times of trying to start it, it stops making any noises all together.
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:44 PM
Tiny
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That could be a bad starter but would also make sure the engine isn't seized by putting a socket on the crankshaft bolt and seeing if you can turn the engine by hand.
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:48 PM
Tiny
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Alright thanks for the help. How hard should it be to turn the crankshaft bolt?
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:50 PM
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It doesn't matter as long as it turns.
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:52 PM
Tiny
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The motor cranks by hand, so it must be the starter. Thanks for the help!
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:59 PM
Tiny
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Not automatically. There are other things in the circuit that can cause it and it really should be tested properly.
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 12:05 AM

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