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**VetteVet** · 02-06-2018, 12:49 PM

The only thing left is the positive battery cable. Do a voltage drop test from the battery positive post to the solenoid where the cable connects. You should not have any drop.
Just to be sure check the negative cable connections at the battery and the engine block.

You could be getting a good enough ground to activate the solenoid, but the starter needs more amperage. Turn on the headlights while you hit the starter and watch for them to go dim. Is your battery fully charged and reading 12.4 volts?

I assume you have ruled out a binding starter caused by no spacers or the engine frozen and not turning over by hand?

02-06-2018, 12:49 PM	#5
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,703	Re: New starter just clicks! The only thing left is the positive battery cable. Do a voltage drop test from the battery positive post to the solenoid where the cable connects. You should not have any drop. Just to be sure check the negative cable connections at the battery and the engine block. You could be getting a good enough ground to activate the solenoid, but the starter needs more amperage. Turn on the headlights while you hit the starter and watch for them to go dim. Is your battery fully charged and reading 12.4 volts? I assume you have ruled out a binding starter caused by no spacers or the engine frozen and not turning over by hand? __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 02-06-2018 at 12:59 PM.