[Spridgets] turn the key, and - click!

[bmwwxman .]

If that doesn't fix it, you MAY have a bad starter.

On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 5:29 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> First thing I would do is remove and clean both ends of both battery
> cables.  Then reinstall securely.  Battery cables can develop corrosion
> between the cable and mounting point even though they appear to be tight.
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Sep 21, 2017, at 11:34 PM, derf via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> Check wiring and grounds.  Battery voltage should not drop very far when
> cranking.
>
> On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:12 PM, Steven Michelsen via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> It's been an awful long time since I've posted, and even longer since my
>> (formerly) reliable 1500 Midget has given me any trouble at all.  But now I
>> have a small challenge...
>>
>> The other day I tried to start it for the first time in many months,
>> using a brand new battery.  First, it cranked and cranked, slowing down as
>> it tried to start.  Next time - nothing.  Just a solid CLICK.  I mistakenly
>> took this to mean that I needed a new solenoid, which I bought and
>> installed.  That wasn't the answer.  I turn the key and get a solid CLICK.
>> The battery is still good - lights and such work fine.
>>
>> My question is, what's the next step to diagnose this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>> 1978 Midget
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