Clicking noise when trying to start

[ksrcrider]

i have a 97 ford ranger iv had it about a year now when i first got it it had a bad battier in it so i got a new one. I heard a click noise which sounded like it was coming from the front driver side fender it clicked a few times then started up then it happened a few months later same thing few clicks started today i started it up and it seemed like the battier was losing power but started up i stopped some where and when started the truck up it almost didnt turn over then i stopped some where to get something to eat came out and all i got was clicks. turned the key over to see the battier metter showed it had power radio working fine head lights didnt seem dim so i tried to jump it and just clicks soo i had to push start it. could it be battier or bad ground the starter has rust on it or could the starter just be old and worn out

 

[mrcarcrazy]

i have a 97 ford ranger iv had it about a year now when i first got it it had a bad battier in it so i got a new one. I heard a click noise which sounded like it was coming from the front driver side fender it clicked a few times then started up then it happened a few months later same thing few clicks started today i started it up and it seemed like the battier was losing power but started up i stopped some where and when started the truck up it almost didnt turn over then i stopped some where to get something to eat came out and all i got was clicks. turned the key over to see the battier metter showed it had power radio working fine head lights didnt seem dim so i tried to jump it and just clicks soo i had to push start it. could it be battier or bad ground the starter has rust on it or could the starter just be old and worn out

That's the starter Solenoid...like a 12 buck part...sometimes you can wack it with a hammer to make it work again....temporary fix at best....replace it and your woes will end.

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[wahip]

Same issue with my 94- 2.3 Ranger. A single "clack" when trying to start. (Clicks would indicate low voltage at the starter-mounted solenoid).
Was able to start by jumping across the fender-mounted solenoid, (key-on, IN NUETRAL!) so I replaced it, ($12 @ AZ).
This seemed to work for about a week, then the problem returned. Re-diagnosed as a bad starter. Starter replaced ($120) and this cured the issue. Also, you will want to check ALL the ground wires for a tight, no-corrosion connection at both ends. And, if the alternator output is good, also have the battery tested. A marginal battery or bad cell can also reduce the available amperage required to close the circuit. Good luck!