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TR6Stu

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The age old problem, the starter just clicks.
I've checked the battery, no problem.
I've put the car in 1st gear and 'rocked' it, all to no avail, it just clicks.
Could it be the relay, I'm hoping so, rather than removing the starter motor.
I think when I've finished this little job it's time to part company, so any one's looking for an excellent 1974 White/Tan leather interiored TR6 in the Pacific NorthWest, just let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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Aloha,

In my experience, the clicking sound is usually a symptom caused by either a weak battery or bad electrical connections. Since you said the battery charge is good, I would suggest you check for corroded or loose connections. Don't over look the engine ground connection and the battery ground connection. Good luck.
 
I'm pretty sure the 'clicking' is the relay adjacent to the fuse box, but will check the electrical connections as you advise.
Thanks
 
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Aloha,

In my experience, the clicking sound is usually a symptom caused by either a weak battery or bad electrical connections. Since you said the battery charge is good, I would suggest you check for corroded or <font color="red">loose connections </font> . Don't over look the engine ground connection and the battery ground connection. Good luck.

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Give that man a coconut.
Correct first time, the small Lucas connector had broke free. I re-connected and she started immediately.
Thanks again. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
More than likely, the clicking sound you are hearing is the solenoid. As Dave said, clean the ground and connections. If that doesn't work, tap it with a small hammer. If that makes it work, either carry a hammer with you wherever you go or get it rebuilt.
Years ago, I always had my hammer in the trunk.
 
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