car just clicks when turned over. replaced starter and solenoid,no blown fuses

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JOSHHAMBY1
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When ignition is turned over car just clicks once. new starter,new battery,new fuses,starter armiture will not engage starter. maybe possible shortage or something but havent found clear and or apparent faulty wiring or connection. possible security system, maybe .switch was replaced 2 yrs ago. what are some possible causes?
Jun 20, 2013 at 5:16 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Somewhere a connection seems to be poor. Does the click occur each time you turn the ignition switch or it clicks once and then do not click again?
Did you try applying battery voltage to the starter solenoid to test if it works?
Jun 23, 2013 at 3:47 AM
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