Great to see a competent, experienced professional at work! A very informative video. Thank you for sharing

Thank You for such an amazing video. No nonsense and straight to the point. Your Explanation and showing the click AND how to fix said click is AMAZING!!! You have won the internet award of century Sir!!!

I love how people in an age of infinite information are completely incapable of giving information. Thanks for this info.

This video helped me out big time! Other videos recommend checking the negative grounding wire, but this is the first video that recommended checking the positive cable - that was the solution!

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Thanks for your clear explanation and diagnosis, as it helps us rookies try to do this ourselves when things go clicky!

Excellent video!! Indept, concise. Thank you. I have new starter coming to me next week, I'll be bench testing it w/battery 1st. Then i'll check the wires to make sure they're supplying correct voltage to engage the starter. Problem i had last week with start, it was whirrling but the bendex was not pushing the gear into the flywheel. I tested it on bench and everything worked on indepedant supply from battery, .(however this was BEFORE I was aware of the ignition to power jump, meaning the +12 power terminal, needed to be connected to the ignition terminal as you did in video). I tested the battery on multimeter and got 12.26v which is low, but instructions claimed anything over 12.20 is sufficient. Currently charging said battery so it should be fully juiced for the new starter. I also need to check the alternator to be sure it's charging the battery adaquently, once the battery and starter are tested, and after the wires are checked. quite a process. Thank you for this video.

They really emphasize the importance of a good ground. The extra ground could be my gremlin.

Old 1986 Tractor - starter clicked, tested battery which was OK volt wise. Priced replacement starter - yeps $$$ . Friend said clean battery terminals which looked ok. Worth a try - Cleaning and re-doing terminals fixed the problem. Saved lots $$$.

Good Presentation. Thank you Sir

You sir just made my day.....great diagnosis...❤️ from my place

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Let us know if you were able to locate your problem.

Great video and explanation!!! Back to work on the Hindi I go!

fantastic video, thank you so much

Thanks helped me find my problem

Excellent

So helpful, you gained a subscriber 👍

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you very, very much for your informative demonstration. This video in and of itself has taught me a lot about how starters actually work. The other few thousand videos on KZread about "diagnosing a bad starter" or "starter clicking noise" are just guys with their phones pointing at parts in their engine bay. Again, thank you. P.S., I must respectfully disagree with someone in the comments, Toyota (as a whole, not saying that they never had some bad years) definitely does not make the worst starters. Have yourself a Kia or a Nissan for a couple of years & then get back to me. :)

No apology needed your giving people info they would normally have to pay for if they can't handle that then they shouldn't tinker.

Starter works fine when it knows its being handled by a mechanic,but,when im turning on the engine it fails...changed the battery still the same

Hello,Sir, i Have a Bosch KB Starter Motor Most of the time is working good,rarely grinding but often clicking, when you hit it Hammer it works We check and tight cable but problem not solved yet

You remind me of Alex Trebec of Jeopardy.My starter still work when I tap it.

If the starter makes a clicking noise and the ground cable is warm does this indicate the starter might be good and there is a possibility that there might be a mechanical problem forcing the starter

i had this happen to me twice in my life time loose conn where neg cable connects to frame .two different cars

I have a starter on a Genie cherry picker, its a Deutz F4L1011F diesel engine. I got an intial partial crank then just a whole lot of clicking. Changed battery, still the same. took the starter off and bench tested it. Solenoid works as it pushes the bendex forwards and and the gear rotates. There is a SLIGHT unsteadiness of the bendex gear in its position, but it seems to run strongly. Does the quick fire clicking suggest a lack of engagement with the flywheel? Or maybe the motor is on the way out and doesnt have the power to turn the flywheel?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Is it a 12 V starter? And what is the crank voltage at the starter? You can give us a call at 800-944-0494 so we can give you more to check.

Wear can I get test light like yours let me know thanks

Good morning

My 300sd's starter has failed 5 times now and each time i have to tap the starter while someone else cranks it and the engine fires ups. Do you know what causes a starter to get stuck? I bought a new solenoid for my starter but im concerned the problem lies with the starter and not the solenoid but my starter is from 2017. - it looks brand new!

If Electrical problem The Trump rule If continuously clicks then it is the Battery, if a single click then it is the starter , first Check the Solonoid -- --

Our volvo s80 2001 wont turn over the starter..happened overnight no warning or else...new battery and checked connection..but still just one click and no cranking..suggestions🤔

Two questions Were can I get that test light with the volt read out And the grease/ -lube in the can..

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

Richard, sorry for the delay. If you are looking for the Moisture Barrier (great product by the way), it can be used on a lot more than just electrical, like fixing squeaky doors ;) anyway, you can find the link to purchase in the description below the video. Along with the Test Light. If you have any issues, please let me know. Thank you for watching our videos.

Dio anyone check the cable make sure that they are good

I have an 89 Chevy Caprice with a small block 305. Maybe you can throw me a bone. My starter is clicking, battery is good and even had it jumped while trying to turn it on. I had moved my ground wire because it was loose to the front exhaust bolt on the passenger side but it just clicked. I moved it the the cylinder head and it seems like it’s trying to turn over but barely and it just clicks. Do I need to run a ground strap from the head to the chassis?

@vega660

3 жыл бұрын

the plunger is at fault, you'll' know by holding down the ignition key and banging on the starter with a hammer. if it starts again, its because the pounding causes enough shock and internal momentum to get a good contact for the plunger to send power to the rest of the starter. plungers are known to get sticky and dirty

Could be bad ignition switch, starter relay, Fuses, bad ground, and many more.

One question in that Scenario where the starter was just clicking. What are you supposed to do to correct that?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

In most cases the starter solenoid is not getting enough current to activate, so it just clicks. It needs to have some sort of relay to power the solenoid to take the load off the key switch. That’s typically how these clicking problems are fixed.

@angelgarcias7328

3 жыл бұрын

Thas true what are you saying my do saint thing check it cable negative don't go good graung fit it know work perfec thank s much you video and my other car Toyota Corolla 1987 got saint problem check all the cable are reals good I do buy it the selenoi I put it separed problem got oway can buy it auto zone got big problem you stared good luck people g bless all you

I have a 1998 vw golf diesel,the ignition switch turns on everything including the glow plug light.The problem is,there is no power o the solenoid.Can I disconnect the wire from the ignition switch to the solenoid and use a wire from the live on the battery to a push button and then to the solenoid?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

Do you have an automatic or stick shift? Either one has a interrupt neutral safety switch. So you can’t start it without the clutch in, or the transmission in park. That could be the problem. If you decide to put in a starter button, you don’t need to disconnect the key switch, just the wire on the starter solenoid. Tape the start wire off. Attach the starter button wire to the solenoid. If you have any more questions, let me know. Hope this helps.

@stanwilson8089

Жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC Many thanks for your reply,The car has manual shift,and doesn't need the clutch pressed in to start.I've had the car for ten years and the procedure was,turn on the ignition,wait for the glow plug light to go out,then turn the key to start the car.I've had the car for 10yrs.I think you have answered my question about running a 12v wire from the live on the battery to a push button switch,then onto the solenoid.I'm in Manchester uk. Kind regards.

My 94 GMC Sierra Will run with a jump from another vehicle and alternator was checked it passed and battery is from 2019 but after a week it will just click click click down by the starter??? Any ideas 350 5.7

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

When it is clicking, check the voltage down by the starter - ( this will take two people). This should maintain 9.5 - 10 volts during crank time. The alternator should be charging 13.5 - 14.5 volts when running. Make sure the alternator has power at the back post and key on power in the alternator plug. Then report back.

good mornig

i noticed that you activated using the ground the first time. and when you disconnected the hot you activated using the hot lead.

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

That’s incorrect. You always have to have power to be able activate the solenoid. You might’ve been confused because I was hooking up the ground for the test light.

@BlakeHarvey903

Жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC ahh gotcha my mistake

I have a Nissan sentra GX 2007. I need to wait 3 to 5 minutes before the starter clicks once the key is activated. What could be the problem?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

Marc De Guzman Could be a possible start relay or starter issue. more testing will need to be done to determine the problem

Hi. My starter works just like yours, but just a little slowly, but only out of car. But if I put it back in the car, it just pops up and doesn't spin. Why does it happens?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Leandro Figueiredo unfortunately it sounds like the starter is wore out. In this case the parts inside all need to be examined for ( wore out brushes, contaminated components)

@mrobvious5892

3 жыл бұрын

@leandro odds are it’s because the two solenoid copper contacts which transfer battery power to the starter motor are pitted badly, thereby dropping the effective voltage delivered to the starter motor. that would be one reason that would explain why it spins slowly on the bench compared to the other gentleman, and why when you put it in the vehicle it only extends the Bendix into the fly wheel but won’t turn the vehicle over.😁😁👀

I purchased a new starter motor for my Same Corsaro 70 Tractor. The tractor starts in about 3 seconds during which time a loud rattling sound comes from the Starter Motor. Does anyone have any ideas.

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a part number for your starter

V.good

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This starter type is rare.I try to find how to rebuild at youtube but nothing to see..

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

2 жыл бұрын

If you have a question or issue, give us a call and we will see if we can help you.

The starter on my 347 Stroker in my 88 Thunderbird will start sometimes no problem, other times it will click 3 or 4 times before starting. It does it hot or cold. Put in new starter, and it does the same thing. New cables, new terminals, charged battery, everything. The shop dropped the transmission, checked and tightened the flywheel, still clicks before starting. The shop said they did'nt know what else to do. Could the battery just be defective?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could email us a couple pictures of that starter? Email to: info@heielectric.com

@Celticman197

3 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINCOK. It's a Powermaster mini. Installed by Detroit Muscle. They clocked it away from the exhaust pipe. It did the same thing with 2 other regular size starters.

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It was more than likely the battery it was attached to that was the issue.

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that definitely could have been the issue. We should have mentioned that the customer said they had fully charged batteries at the time of sending the starter in for us to check. Which is a whole other video in itself. Stay tuned for our “ How Do I Know My Battery Is Fully Charged?” Video. So many people think that…..well it’s a 12V battery and it’s reading 12V, so it’s fully charged……Wrong! It’s a daily struggle here at the shop. Thank you for your comment.

Hi mate i have an ls1 in my ute clicks once first key turn then i need to take my key out put it back in and turn it and then it starts. Sometimes i have to do it a couple times.what do you think it could be bad earth ??

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Check to see if you have a start relay in your vehicle.

@munya5060

3 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC then what

@davidkattan1275

2 жыл бұрын

@@munya5060 get a mechanic ; )

How do you know if your engine is locked

@lukemclaughlin8703

3 жыл бұрын

I know it might be a little late but get the biggest ratchet you can and find a socket that fits the crankshaft pulley and turn it over by hand, if it spins quite freely with a little bit of resistance it is not locked up if there is 0 or very little resistance it is most likely that there is no compression which can be done to worn piston rings, if it doesnt turn over or it only spins a little bit and stops it is locked up and will need either replaced or repaired as it could be hydro locked, smashed valves or pistons, hope this helps!

Can a bad starter blow my starter motor fuse ??

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

I would need more information. Typically, staters do not have fuses

It’s probley there relay

In minute 3:45, why does this click happen?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Leandro Figueiredo , This test simulates an open circuit. If you hear this clicking, check the following: 1.) check all connections between starter and battery. 2.) check entire length of all cables for signs of damage 3.) thoroughly clean all connections on cable and Battery 4.) make sure all connections are tight and securely.

Change battery

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

suresh kumar Changing the battery in this instance would not of helped. If you watch the video all the way to the end you would notice the Armature was completely shot. The starter needed to be replaced or completely rebuilt. But thank you for your comment.

My started developed the classic 'Click no start'', I got the starter out and proceeded with the bench test, TEST 1, Negative to the case and positive to the positive terminal 1 on the starter, Result Solenoid works and motor does not spin, TEST 2, Negative to the case and positive terminal 2 on the starter, Result Starter works perfectly and so does the solenoid when power is supplied to the signal post, What could be the issue ? is it the armature , solenoid, Bendix or the brushes. I was told if the armature is shorted , it would never spin.

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

The solenoid contacts do not appear to be making connection sending power to the starter motor. What kind of starter is it?

@lancedmello

3 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC pls check this video on the starter with the click no start kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2mD1auGc9WWqM4.html

@lancedmello

3 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC Its a Ford Figo starter

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

3 жыл бұрын

Hook up the starter in the conventional way, battery positive and battery negative to the body of the starter, activate switch terminal. When you make this test use a test light and see if the motor strap is lighting up when you make this test. If it’s not lighting up, this would indicate a problem with the solenoid contacts inside.

@lancedmello

3 жыл бұрын

Hagemeister Enterprises, INC. it was a bad Solonoid

Move your hand out of the way!

could be the customers battery

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, or loose connections

What would be the issue if you've got a new starter and still won't start. I've tried jumping the car. Still just clicks. Would it be the cable from the battery to the starter?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

2 жыл бұрын

It very well could be however you need to check the voltage at the starter when you crank it.

@mvb88

2 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC that's fine. Everything is normal. I've ended up ringing a tow truck to take it to the machine. The machine thinks it maybe the ignition switch but won't know for sure till he looks at it.

@rogerjamespaul5528

Жыл бұрын

I purchased a new starter motor for my Same Corsaro 70 Tractor. The tractor starts in about 3 seconds during which time a loud rattling sound comes from the Starter Motor. Does anyone have any ideas.

@levis7615

Жыл бұрын

@@mvb88 did you ever end up figuring out what it was? my 240sx is having the same issue i can jump it and it still wont crank

@mvb88

Жыл бұрын

@@levis7615 ended up at the machine after a tow truck picked it up. They said it was the battery. Despite me hooking the battery up to a ranger to jump start it and it still wouldn't start. I'm confused on that one as I had checked the battery with a tester and it came back fine

some times you get clicking when the battery is getting low. not enough power? thats why it clicks

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, We didn’t mention that the customer had already told us the batteries were fine. Yes you are correct Low-voltage can cause clicking or chatter.

You didn't even put a load on the starter

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

We didn't put a load on the starter because the complaint was for a clicking problem, not a cranking issue.

It's possible the customer has a seized engine.

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

Жыл бұрын

Oh sure, but they are in another state so we can’t determine that. But now that we have ruled out this unit, they need to look elsewhere

What is the problem ?

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

suresh kumar When you watch the video all the way to the end we explain what the actual problem was with the starter and how customers can mistake one problem but is it something else entirely. Thank you for your question.

@michelle-jn7ul

4 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC Watched all the way to the end and you just say gonna put it back on original equipment to find out. Never said what it was.

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

​@@michelle-jn7ul 24V Stationary Jenbacher Engine

When my car is Cold it always turns on, after I drive it for like 45 mins r so it just clicks, a single click exactly the same sound, after it cools down if like back to normal, so I'm I take it to AutoZone if they check it of course is going to work normal cus it only do it after at least 30 r so min so hopefully they don't F, me I'm a be mad it was expensive with warranty so hopefully they will give me a new one.

@bobgutman9691

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know the answer to your issue. Experiencing the same. Cold start is great. Restart is click, click , click then maybe a restart. How did you resolve your issue since you posted 8 months ago?

@kennethheern4896

3 жыл бұрын

My ford tractor was the same. Starts good cold, but if I shut it off after working a while, I would have to wait for it to cool down. Ended up being a bad cable connection on the hot cable to the solenoid.

@jonyates3918

Жыл бұрын

I was have a similar issue. Start the truck if it's sat overnight or after work it was fine. If I ran errands and had multiple starts, it would barley start. I ended up changing out all my terminal ends, I had the side mount, single ground, double stacked positive. It solved my problem

Cars use 12 volt batterys not 25 !

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

2 жыл бұрын

Did we say 25 volts? If so, where? It should have been 24 Volts. This starter was not for a car, as we mentioned in the beginning of the video.

@joseph2323

2 жыл бұрын

@@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC to me a car uses 12 so if i get it to turn at 25 or "24" to me that dont fix anything cause my car will still crank it at 12.. so huge truck run a 24 volt battery ? Idk im learning and just stated a fact thats all

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

2 жыл бұрын

This video was not regarding a Car running on 12 Volt. This was for a 24 Volt system on a stationary engine . Regardless of whether it’s 12 or 24, the clicking issues are much the same. So just apply the this scenario with your 12 volt starter clicking application.

No load ...LoL

@HagemeisterEnterprisesINC

4 жыл бұрын

FrequencyWAR 3 6 9 We did not apply a load to the starter because that was not the question in hand. We were addressing the customers concern about the starter clicking and the problem had nothing to do with applying a load to it at that time. Applying a load to the starter would not have made a difference In this diagnosis. But thank for your comment.

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