Car started to make a clicking type starter sound?

Tiny
CHADHAM
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  • 1993 FORD MUSTANG
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 3,500 MILES
I was changing the starter out and putting a new one in. When I put the new one in the car started to make a clicking type sound. It didn't do that ever before what could be the problem?
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 8:42 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

When is the clicking sound happening exactly?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Either the battery is low or the starter is defective, here is a guide to help you test the battery and if okay I would get another starter motor which is common to get a defective unit form the parts store.

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

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle.
3. Disconnect starter cable from starter.
4. Remove starter motor attaching bolts and the starter.
5. Reverse procedure to install, torque starter retaining bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs.

Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps of the starter replacement.

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

Please let us know what happens.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 AT 4:45 PM

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