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help car won't start
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:01 AM
it's a 97 cavalier with a 2200 engine it turns over like once and then it makes a really loud ticking noise..... is this the starting motor?

thanks, Chris



2000 z24 Cavalier

Re: help car won't start
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:20 AM
check the battery connections. make sure they are clean and tight.



Re: help car won't start
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:27 AM
More than likely its the starter.



Re: help car won't start
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:53 AM
yea thats what i think



2000 z24 Cavalier
Re: help car won't start
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:35 AM
Loud ticking noise is typical of low current from the battery. If car starts fine when boosted, then look for battery or charging system problems.




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