99 WG want start

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 20, 2017 | 12:08 PM

LDB187

Thread Starter

Road Captain

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 558

Likes: 30

From: Clarksville, TN

99 WG want start

Thought it was the battery but fully charged it and it still is just a rapid clicking sound. Any suggestions? TIA

Last edited by LDB187; Feb 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM.

Feb 20, 2017 | 01:44 PM

Nickd2689

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2016

Posts: 2,066

Likes: 259

From: Northstreet, michigan

Test power at your starter, and test your case ground. If you have battery voltage at the starter, and a good ground, then you should replace the starter. Unless of course your motor is locked up but I'm sure you would know if that was the case.

Feb 20, 2017 | 01:47 PM

cggorman

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2014

Posts: 11,448

Likes: 2,299

From: NW Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickd2689

Even if you have adequate voltage at the starter, you may have insufficient amperage. Make sure all the connections are clean and tight. Also make sure the cables are intact (no fraying, etc). Finally, have the battery load tested. An internal (to the battery) problem could also cause a power drop under load.

I once had an issue where EVERYTHING tested good and the sumbitch still wouldn't crank. Turned out to be a corroded post on the starter.

Last edited by cggorman; Feb 20, 2017 at 01:50 PM.

Feb 20, 2017 | 01:49 PM

seniorsuperglideE8

Supporter

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 15,788

Likes: 5,625

From: along the shore of Mishigami

Take the battery to an auto parts store (Autozone, NAPA) and let them load test it. Then check connections make sure they are clean , positive and negative. Remove the the starter relay, again check for clean , no corrosion. How old is this battery?