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Tiny
NKAPPES98
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  • 1998 SATURN SL2
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I am trying to start car and it won't turn over at all. All I'm getting is a rapid clicking when I try to start it. I bought a new starter and it didn't change anything and my battery was tested and it's still good. Please help.
Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 10:17 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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  • 15,233 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros. Rapid clicking is usually a sign of low amperage to the starter, either from a bad connection or a bad battery. In your case the battery tested good so I would look at the battery cables and their connections first. They need to be clean and tight to transfer full power to the starter. The cables themselves can also be a problem. They can corrode inside the insulation and not transfer full power.
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 2:26 AM

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