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Question: Why doesn't it start? Changed starter and battery already. Just clicks.

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arsg77, Harlingen, TX, January 04, 2012, 19:35
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I was told engine was in fail safe mode.

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    seanevans January 04, 2012, 19:53
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    MAY BE A BAD ECM TRY ONE AT THE SALVAGE YARDS THAT HAVE MATCHING NUMBERS AND SEE IF IT FIXES YOUR PROBLEM

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    MATCO57 January 04, 2012, 20:51
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    A "PCM" will not cause the starter to click.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, January 04, 2012, 21:41
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    Would need to start first by properly charging and testing the battery to ensure it is serviceable, make sure the battery connections are clean tight and secure. After that check the starter and starter solenoid that is more likely to be the cause.

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