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  1. Semi-n00b
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    05-30-2012 09:02 PM #1
    88 wagon wont start, the key gets turned and starter makes clicking noise? tryed taking the starter off and cleaning all the connections, still nothing. Battery is also fully charged. Has anyone had this problem and what did they do

    cheers tom

  2. 05-30-2012 09:07 PM #2
    Try reading this post...

    http://www.automotiveforums.com/t385...not_crank.html

    Don't know if it fully applies, but may help.

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    05-30-2012 09:19 PM #3
    thanks for the link! ill have to try those things when its light out tomorrow

    cheers tom

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    05-31-2012 11:52 AM #4
    Check the ground straps, especially the one from the back of the cylinder head to the main ground lug on the firewall. Make sure those connections are clean and tight.

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    06-03-2012 08:11 PM #5
    If the starter just clicks and you have good battery voltage, it could be the starter itself.
    Quote Originally Posted by 90quattrocoupe
    I am old enough that I only have to be nice when I want to.

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