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Old 7-2-09, 19:57   #1 (permalink)
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Car wont crank, only relay click (pics)

So I recently came back from a 5 day vacation in another car and tried to start mine when I got home. It would crank but it would never start. I tried jumping it but it made no difference, the battery was strong already. I left it alone and borrowed a friends car to go to work and came back the next day to try again, but this time I can't even get that far. I just heard a loud click every time i turned the key under the hood and now it has converted down to a simple clicking relay under the dash. I tried to jump it again but i still get the same results, just clicking. I don't know what this means or where to even start. First I'd like to get back to cranking, then go from there lol.

When I get under the steering wheel to push the clutch lever in and try to turn the key I feel this (pic) big gray relay clicking on the back of my hand. I don't know what it has to do with anything since it says "flasher" on it... ?





im not a mechanic and don't even know where to start...

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Old 7-2-09, 20:07   #2 (permalink)
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That relay has nothing to do with starting your car , it only works your turn signal and emergency flashers. The starting relays are on the firewall on the drivers side and should be covered with a black plastic cover that pops right off. The actual starter relays are the two yellow ones on the end. To find your clutch switch look at the very top up above the pedal and you should see the switch.

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Old 7-2-09, 20:13   #3 (permalink)
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yeah i didn't think it had anything to do with it, i was just making sure since that is the ONLY thing doing anything when I turn the key. Other than the dash lights comming on, I get nothing

would that be the starter? ignition? where do I start haha

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Old 7-2-09, 20:39   #4 (permalink)
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I swear this sounds like a battery but you said it was good. This sounds odd to me but these cars act weird when they sit for just a few days. Just to make sure check your battery one more time and go from there.

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