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Tiny
MRCRICHARDS
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  • 2007 GMC ACADIA
  • 0.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 126,000 MILES
I turn the key to start the car it clicks once, almost as if the battery is dead. Turn the key one more time and it starts right away, with no hesitations. I have a new battery. This has been going on for about two weeks.
Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 6:38 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Sounds like the starter solenoid is beginning to fail. I have attached a link showing you how to remove/replace the starter. Once removed you can take it to your local auto parts store and they will test it for free. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any other questions if needed. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor
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Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 7:47 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. I need to get in there and see what kind of starter it is, to see if I can just replace the solenoid.
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Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 8:08 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Here is a picture (attached) of what the starter and solenoid look like. The solenoid is circled in red. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 10:26 AM
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DANNY L
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You are welcome!
Let us know how things work out and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM

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