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Originally Posted by kenwstr
OK Well if you hear a click but it doesn't turn over, The click is the ignition relay so that is fine, confirms that you are getting power to ignition.
If you wern't, suspect the transmission selector switch on an Auto.
As it is, Suspect the starter solinoid.
I don't know about the Commodore solinoid. On an HT I had many years ago, the solinoid was part of the starter motor and easily serviced, only needed the contacts cleaned up. Easy DIY job.
Be aware that the starter on any car carries a very high current, way to high to protect with fuses. You would be dealing with an totally unprotected circuit. It is absolutely essential to totally disconnect the battery before working around the starter. Failure to do this risks a battry explosion from accidental short. Lots of acid, don't risk it.
Hoewver as always do some tests to se if you have power at the solinoid LT terminal (thin wire) when the key is turned. If you do but the starter doesnt run. The solinoid is not switching the HT circuit.
Ken
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Thanks Ken. Actually, It's an manual and also it's not a commodore. My commy has been reliable since day one (thanks Holden and previous owner). I am asking this for my daily driver a little hyundai.
During lunch time, I did try to start the car and this time the car start but didn't stay idle (for less than a second) and stalled again. since then it wouldn't turn over. Also I notice the interior light became dimmer for the second I try to start the car. Do you think any chance that it's the battery losing it cranking power? the battery should be at least 2.5 years old, may be it's good to time to change it. any suggestion on the battery? the one in my car is 520CCA. and I notice the number is greater than the one usng in my commy.
For the solinoid thing, I am just not knowledgable enough to do that.
Again welcome for any opinion.