96 LX won't crank. All it does is click.

[SeanasarusRex]

Hey mine does that sometime too. I just made my own wiring connecting the starter wire (the one that slides on no the bolted one) to the firewall where it goes and spliced in a wires for a push to start button so I can test it easily when it happens but I don't get stranded anywhere when i need to use the car. Test the voltage the starter is getting when you turn the key. Mine gets 5-6v when it's acting up so if yours gets about the same were having the exact same problem and I'll keep you updated if I figure it out. Everyone tells me grounds or a short somewhere but I haven't found it yet.

Hey man I did what you said and I got it to crank over finally! What do I need to fix it now?

 

[MistahJuice]

What you made a push to start button? I don't know I'm still trying to find the problem, just roll with the push button for now and I'll let you know if I figure out the problem. Mine does it intermittently whenever it wants so I'm still trying to figure out the problem.

 

[SeanasarusRex]

Well I kinda did. I just took a wire and held it from the negative battery cable and then hooked it up to the starter and it cranked right away. Does that narrow it down at all?

 

[XcLuSiVeLy4GoD]

If thats the case then Im guessing its a ground. Charging the battery is fine, but have you had it checked yet? Take it to advanced, they'll do it for free. Im thinking it might be overcharged, or that there is something wrong with the neg pole on the batt.... just guessing though...