What does it mean when your ignition makes a clicking sound?
If the source of the clicking is electrical, the starter (a small motor energized by the battery that gets the engine running) doesn’t have enough juice to stay powered. So instead, it rapidly turns on and off and produces a clicking noise! You may need to replace your alternator or battery.
When you try and start an engine you hear a clicking sound but nothing happens What is the potential problem?
If you hear a clicking noise (but nothing else) when trying to start your car, that means the starter solenoid or relay contacts are operating, but the starter isn’t cranking the engine. The click may be a rapid chattering sound or it may just be one or two audible clicks.
What does a bad starter relay sound like?
If your starter relay has gone bad, the electrical signal will never make it from the battery to the starter motor. As a result, your engine won’t turn over – no matter how many times you turn the key. A faulty relay often produces an audible clicking sound when you turn your car.
Why does my car make a clicking noise when I turn the key?
Although a clicking sound can come from other sources such as the suspension, the most frequent and familiar clicking comes after turning the key or pressing the ignition button. There might be a sluggish single click or there might be a jarring spray of clicking, and both are symptoms of parts asking for assistance.
Why does my car battery click when I start it?
Loose battery terminals Loose battery terminals on the car battery are another common problem. Someone could cause it by forgetting to tighten these properly after a reparation, and the contact between the connectors and the terminals becomes bad.
What to do when your car clicks when trying to start?
Also, check the connector at the starter and the car battery to make sure the cable connector bolts are tightened and have a good connection. Feel on them after you have been cranking for a while, and make sure they are not warm. If they are warm, there is a bad connection there which needs to be cleaned.