Engine will not start just clicks?

Tiny
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  • 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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Vehicle listed above wont turn over. It clicks and the lights and everything work. Just wont start.
Sunday, March 27th, 2011 AT 1:52 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you are having an issue with the starter solenoid which is a part of the starter motor. If you remove the starter motor from your vehicle auto parts stores will test for free. Here is a tutorial showing how to remove and replace a starter motor and one for solenoid function:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace the starter motor assembly on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 4:15 PM

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