starter just clicks when car is warm

1996 ACURA TL
197,000 MILES
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RICHAR3R
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just replaced a bad starter and the new starter works fine untill the car has been warmed up. the battery is good the wires are not corroded we have already tried bypassing the security switch. The ignition solenoid and ignition switch are good.. what do we try next
Jul 5, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you need to do voltage checks at the starter to verify supply voltage is good.

make sure the grounds at the battery are also clean and secure

Roy
Jul 6, 2012 at 4:15 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the starter is a rebuilt unit, get it checked.

When it starts clicking. Disconnect the starter solenoid wire and apply battery voltage to the solenoid to test if the starter cranks.
Jul 6, 2012 at 7:09 AM
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