Clicks, won't turn over or start:
Are the battery terminals connected securely and corrosion free?
NO – clean and secure the terminals
YES – continue
Will the car jump start?
NO - continue
YES – bad battery or charging circuit.
Is your engine ground less than 100 ohms?
NO – add a ground wire from a lift point to the chasis or batt-.
YES – continue
Will the rotating assembly turn freely?
NO – engine is jammed or seized
YES – continue
Is the starter seated correctly?
NO – seat properly and tighten bolts.
YES – continue
Does the starter motor turn when power is applied and load removed?
NO – bad starter
YES – have starter bench tested.
this is from a post TXFO made on FJ.
Last edited on Wed Apr 18th, 2007 01:10 pm by RPIJG
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