1995 ES300, won't start
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1995 ES300, won't start
So I go to leave this morning and turn the key and all I get is a rapid clacking sound. Hmmmm, I try again and no luck. Seems as though the starter is bad. I've ruled out the battery since my radio, gauges, and lights all get power. I might try and replace the starter myself, any idea on how hard/easy it is? Thanks.
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I suggest you go back to the battery before you consider changing the starter! Even though it powers gauges, lights and the radio, that is NOT an indication that it has enough power to turn the starter motor. It's not that difficult to remove the battery and bring it to a place like Sears and have them check it on a load tester. I betcha that the battery is bad.
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it takes ALOT of power to start a motor. i doubt all of your factory accesories in your car COMBINED do not draw the same amount of power it requres to turn that motor over.
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Originally posted by amf1932
II betcha that the battery is bad.
II betcha that the battery is bad.
The average life of an auto battery is 3 to 7 years. If you have never changed the battery on a 1995 car, then, trust me....it doesn't owe you one cent.....It's paid the rent.
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Well, I've cleaned the terminals they were corroded, but still no joy. I'll try out a new battery and see if any luck. The battery was replaced late last year, but who knows it might be a bad battery.
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