Car will not start

Tiny
ABUGMAN
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  • 1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 0.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 159,000 MILES
I put in new starter and alternator ran fine. Now it wont start it just makes a clicking sound when I turn the key. And has new battery.
Friday, January 31st, 2020 AT 10:02 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the starter is charged and good and the starter is good, either you have a bad connection or the new starter is bad. First, is it possible for you to record and upload the noise it makes so I can hear it? Also, what happens if you jump start it?

A clicking sound is usually the result of a weak battery, but you say it is new. However, I would still load test it to confirm it is good.

First, check the battery terminals and confirm they are clean and tight.

Second, make sure nothing is loose at the starter.

Third, load test the battery

If everything above passes, then you will need to check the starter.

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Here are links that explains how to do the things I suggested:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Here are a couple links to help with testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Do these things and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe

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Friday, January 31st, 2020 AT 5:38 PM

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