Starter not working

MC46BRPD

MEMBER
1996 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES

Never had problem, went to start, had electricity, turn key headlights go out and hear a "click" from the fuse box in the engine compart and nothing else. Removed the battery had it tested, it was fine. Put the battery back in and it started. Today started fine drove around went to store and came back out to have same problem again. Cables look good connection looks good. Any Ideas?

Monday, December 21st, 2009 AT 11:15 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

It could be a few things. First, make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight. Also, the ground on the engine block.

Next, check the starter relay. It could be bad and that is where you hear the click from.

Finally, if that is good and the problem is happening, have a helper turn the key to the start position and check for power to the smaller wire on the starter. It should get 12+ volts. If it doesn't then check the ignition switch. If it does, the starter must be going bad.

Let me know what you find or if you have any questions.

Joe

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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 1:38 PM