Truck problem help

[vinnyhockey]

I have a 1995 Jeep yj.

Turn the key and get a click click click sound. Got a new battery last night for the truck and It would turn over.

Went to get gass this morning and turned the key same sound. Had to get it boosted.

I do not have a clue about cars!

Any help!

Vinny

 

[Redfish]

Not a mechanic but could be one of the following

1. bad cables

2. bad selonoid

3. bad starter

4. bad altenator

Most auto part stores can hook up an electronic tester and identify the problem for you...should be a no charge....GL

 

[3 Seconds]

Starter, would be your most likely culprit.

 

[bogdog]

Not a mechanic but could be one of the following

1. bad cables

2. bad selonoid

3. bad starter

4. bad altenator

Most auto part stores can hook up an electronic tester and identify the problem for you...should be a no charge....GL

3. Bad Starter, get a hammer.

 

[lucidscreams02]

Definately a bad starter. It will run you anywhere from $250 to $500 to get replaced, do it yourself if you can, easy as hell

 

[dirty ernie]

" easy as hell"

famous last words. lol

 

[vinnyhockey]

Thanks guys it was the cables!!

WOWO!!!

Was only 40 bucks!!:SIB

 

[bogdog]

Cables huh, how/who came to that conclusion... the only reason I ask is if the starter is the root of the problem you might be stranded next week!!! To me that sounds like the starter is throwing out but not spining. Good luck. Keep a hammer in your car

 

[P FLAPS]

Cables huh, how/who came to that conclusion... the only reason I ask is if the starter is the root of the problem you might be stranded next week!!! To me that sounds like the starter is throwing out but not spining. Good luck. Keep a hammer in your car

I agree 100%. If it happens again , tap on the starter with a hammer or any piece of metal. Should start after that. Only a temperary solution though.

 

[alb]

Not a mechanic but could be one of the following

1. bad cables

2. bad selonoid

3. bad starter

4. bad altenator

Most auto part stores can hook up an electronic tester and identify the problem for you...should be a no charge....GL

You sure about the cables?
I've owned about 30 cars and have had each of these faults. It could be any of them but you said it starts with a new battery/boost. I would guess the alternator is not charging (loose belt maybe). Once a car starts, the alternator takes over....you can actually take the battery out while it runs. But if it is not working properly, then your car runs off the battery until it is drained. A boost gives it more juice to start and run until it drains again.