Condition

When attempting to start the vehicle, the customer may hear a click, but the starter will not crank. This condition is usually intermittent.

CAUSE:

1. The connections to the starter, battery, or ground may be loose or corroded. The battery may also have insufficient charge.

2. The starter motor may have insufficient internal lubrication and/or too high drive spring force.

3. The installation of an aftermarket theft alarm system (including the "Goodwrench" system) may add enough additional resistance to the starter solenoid circuit to prevent the starter from engaging. The wiring in the alarm system package may not be able to carry the total current of the starter solenoid circuit under all conditions.