Starter does not work

Hi:

When you get a clicking as you described, usually the battery is too weak to turn the starter. With that, I would first, confirm the battery terminals are clean and tight. If they are, here is a link that shows in general how to do a basic load test on the battery:

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

If the test isn't helpful, either see if you can jump start the vehicle or remove the battery and have it load tested at a parts store. Most do it for free.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Hi:

I would be happy to. However, I don't see a video. Please confirm

Joe

Hi:

It sounds loud, but I don't know if that is how it always sounds. I also noticed that the RPM's are going up about 200 which is normal. So, the starter is turning the engine. Does the sound I hear in the video is what you are referring to as a ticking? Also, was there anything other that happened?

I need you to do me a favor. Have a helper crank the starter and I need you to record it from the front of the vehicle. I.M wondering if you broke a timing belt and I'm hearing internal interference.

I hate to ask for another video, but I need a clearer audio. Also, let me know if that is the ticking sound you are referring to. If it isn't, does the starter sound totally different?

Here is my biggest concern. If the timing belt has broken, then we are hearing noise between pistons and valves hitting. The 1.3L engine is an interference engine which means there isn't enough clearance between the two components if timing is off. When that happens, most times it is cheaper to find a good used engine.

If you can, and I don't have the technical info on this vehicle, remove the timing belt cover and see if it is broken, loose, or evidence of it jumping time.

I will watch for your reply.

Joe

Hi:

It's possible. However, if you turn the headlights on and try to start it, do the turn nearly off? That would indicate a really weak battery.

Here is a link that explains how to load test the battery. See if it helps.

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

Let me know.

Joe

Happy to help. Were you able to test it?

Joe