Bad starter?

[gren95atx]

I have a '95 ATX SHO...

For the last few days I've been having this problem... I'll get in the SHO and I'll only get a 'click' when starting ... At first I thought it might be a bad connection because I would get out and reach under the front end and wiggle the wires around the starter a bit. after a few tries of that it would usually start up. My question is this: Is the clicking noise from the starter? If so, does that mean the starter is bad and it needs to be replaced?

The connections appear to be all ok, but could it be a defective wire or something (not visually defective)? also, I noticed a small plug that was not connected to anything. It looks like it would just latch on to a small prong or something. I don't see where it would connect.

Thanks for all your help in advance!

<small>[ February 14, 2003, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: gren95atx ]</small>

 

[Ishodu]

Check you bat voltage and all your connections before you rule out the starter. I had the same problem a few months ago, it was clicking but not starting and after trying it alot it would start. So I took the starter apart and found it to be all gummed up with oil and dirt. Cleaned it all up and now it works like new.

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

last week i actually got stranded due to bad battery cables, the starter was clicking and what not but the cables were so deteriorated it just wouldnt turn, and i never had any previous problem, happened in a period of 5 minutes. stopped the car to add coolant and ******.