wont start

[altom23]

my 96 GTi wont start. . .i know the battery isnt dead, it just makes this clicking sound. . .suggestions?

[Technical Support]

Re: wont start

See the tech article on it, you have an electrical issue.

[SHOOTER]

Re: wont start

clicking start can be two things, starter or starter solenoid.
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[Johnnylaw]

Re: wont start

It could also be bad wire or wire connections at battery to starter and solenoid. To rule that out. what is the voltage of the battery under the load of starting or trying to start

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: wont start

The most common problem when the solenoid just clicks and the battery is good is that it needs a new solenoid in the rear electrical box. But you need to test the starter motor first to be sure if it is a bad starter motor or a bad solenoid.
Open the electrical box and locate your solenoid. Jump the two large lugs with the big red cables attached to them. If the starter motor works when you jump the solenoid, replace the solenoid.

I am assuming your motor will turn over by hand and is not locked up due to a rusty crankshaft.