I turn the key and I hear a click then nothing

1993 ACURA INTEGRA

250,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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Hello,
I try and start my car and it wont. i turn the key and i hear a click then nothing. So i try and try again and it starts. I thought it was the battery but i had it replaced. it only started doing this when it was really cold. when the car is warmed up it idles low and feels like it is going to die.

Dec 14, 2009 at 3:59 PM

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Hello,

When you turn the key and the starter clicks sometimes and starts the other, it could be due to a weak battery cable to the starter or a bad starter.
First check to see the cable is secured and clear of any corrosion.
If it still has the same issue, then the starter is likely bad and need to be replaced.

Here are some helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 12, 2021 at 7:29 PM