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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Problems starting

I'm not sure if it's the starter but figured I'd put a video up to see if any of you have encountered the same noise / problem when starting their car.

The video is of my jumping my Firebird with my Bonneville and just getting clicking noises from the bird.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgElbNIiRr4
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Re: Problems starting

start by checking your connections. it sounds like a bad connection
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Problems starting

What would cause a bad connection all of a sudden when the car hasn't moved?
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Re: Problems starting

Originally Posted by 50bmgshooter
start by checking your connections. it sounds like a bad connection
X2 dont know what could cause it but thats what it sounds like. Most of the time its the terminal on the battery grab the wire and try to turn it on the terminal tighten it if need be or else ur battery could be shot too. What are you jumping it with?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Problems starting

Jumping it with my 2000 Bonneville. Never had a problem before.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Problems starting

Originally Posted by Firebird Mess85
What would cause a bad connection all of a sudden when the car hasn't moved?
Depending on how long it sat it could just be corrosion on your connections . Make sure all connections are clean and tight .
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