1986 Chevy Celebrity Clicking sound when turning ignition

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1986 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
109,000 MILES

I got this car 6 years ago with 67,000 miles on it. As far as I know most of the components are original as only an elderly lady and brother owned it before me.

I've changed the computer, the mass air-flow sensor, water pump, and starter since I've owned it. The battery was changed 4 years ago.

The problem is that it has been hesitating to start recently and even more recently has been making a clicking sound when turning over. Sometimes it has been rough in that it makes the car shake.

Any ideas what might be failing?

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

MECHANIC
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Hello,

Well the clicking usually indicates a low or bad Battery or a bad starter. Since you have changed the starter already I would have the battery tested or just replace it since it is 4 years old it is most likely on it last leg. I would also check or have the alternator tested.

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