No starter

Tiny
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
I am trying to sell it and it sat cold for a little over a month. When I tried to start it, it sounds like it will turnover, barely 1 or 2 times. As I continue to keep the key turned it makes a rapid clicking sound. I tried to jump it but it did the same thing.
The car is immaculate; the battery leads are clean. Is it a problem with the solenoid?
I don't know much about cars. Is this something I can fix and avoid a tow and a mechanic?
Thanks
Saturday, November 10th, 2007 AT 12:05 PM

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Tiny
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Try and jump it again , it sounds like the connections were bad and your car wasnt getting any juice

Here are two guides to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

let me know what you find
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