Engine will not start just clicks?

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE
6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MELISSAST
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Vehicle listed above wont turn over. it clicks and the lights and everything work. just wont start.
Mar 27, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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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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