4k not starting

[scope]

hey

when turning the key it just goes 'click click' instead of turning over and starting. does the starter motor need replacing or something else?

it's a 4k in a ke30

thanks

[Lloyd]

Most likely a flat battery from the sounds of it. Flick ya headlights on and see how bright they are and if they basically go off when cranking. Would point to flat battery

[dazzag]

multiple clicks is usually the battery, single click is usually the starter contacts/solenoid.

[slighty_looney]

hav u tryd turning the key really slowly? i know it sounds silly but my mates mazda used to do that, so when he startd it he had to turn the key really slowly and it started

[RS13]

Check the battery terminals, and the battery to starter motor lead, make sure they're tight, if it still does it, I'd say the battery is sad..

[Dell'Orto]

Yeah, either solenoid or dead battery. Just park on a hill

[vhpacer]

If you dont have a hill handy...

Run a piece of insulated wire from the positive battery terminal to a terminal on the starter motor. If it winds over its not the battery.


Promise only to use this trick on your car though....