Q: Car won't start fast clicking noise but radio lights and power windows work well

asked by on December 17, 2017

Car won't turn on all I hear is a fast clicking noise power windows work radio turns on all light inside vehicle work please help.

My car has 61577 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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The starter and/or solenoid may be faulty. Starters sometimes develop "bad spots" on the armature (of the starter motor). That causes intermittent, unreliable operation just like what you are experiencing. The problem is easily diagnosed and the solution can be implemented at the same time (install a new starter). If you want the cause confirmed, please use YourMechanic’s starter diagnostic/replacement service page and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. If it turns out the fault is not the starter itself, but instead another issue in the starting electrical circuit, of course the mechanic will still identify and resolve the unreliable staring issue during that same visit. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

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