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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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92 z28 ignition or starter ? clicks then starts

when i turn key over the engine just clicks once then nothing, I repeat the process two or three times then, engine starts fine. When i turn it off and try to start again it takes a couple more times before starting. Should I change starter? this is my first post, but I've been a fan of this site for a while now!!
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Re: 92 z28 ignition or starter ? clicks then starts

Make sure you battery terminals are tight. Clean them up if needed. If that doesn't fix it have the starter tested.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Re: 92 z28 ignition or starter ? clicks then starts

Originally Posted by Anthonypudda
when i turn key over the engine just clicks once then nothing, I repeat the process two or three times then, engine starts fine.
Usual fault is contacts in the starter are worn; not making perfect contact
assuming your battery is good and batt cables have good clean / tight connections at both ends
Depending on starter type ,often the contacts can be removed and rotated 180 degrees to give a new contact spot without having to replace the contacts ( cheaper than a new starter)
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Re: 92 z28 ignition or starter ? clicks then starts

It's probably your ignition switch. Do you know how to start your car at the starter itself? If it starts fine that way , it is more than likely your ignition switch.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Re: 92 z28 ignition or starter ? clicks then starts

Mine did something similar. It ended up being the starter enable relay in the drivers side kick panel
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