Why won't my van start?

Question

Sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't. It makes a clicking noise when it won't but there is still power because the radio and other power still works. Could it be the starter? It was just at the shop getting a new torque converter.

Answer 1

battery connections dirty...take them off and wire brush...and its pepsi not coke..just cause radio plays it doesnt mean theres enough power to turn starter,

Answer 2

it sounds like the starter solenoid there maybe contamination inside the unit most times it is water it then starts the corroding process ie green gunk fron coper teminals highly teconogical term gunk!! but that  will stop electricle conection or you have remote starter solenoid and it is worn out.ps the hotter motor runs as in longer driving times the more it will happen its the water as it heats up it turns to a mist and coats all surfaces. is very easy repair to make change solenoid or clean old unit and the contacts.  pps seal up with small amount of silastic or water will return

Answer 3

Pour Coca cola on the battery terminals, sounds like they are dirty, that'll clean them up.  

Answer 4

there is a possibliy of corrosion on the battery terminals.......and Please dont put coca cola on the terminals..yes it works but it will make a mess.  Simply pull the cables off the batter and clean them with a wire brush. if you cant do this carry the vehicle to your local auto zone or advance and ask them and they will check your battery and alternator for you and make sure that they are both in good working order and if you ask nicely they will genraly always clean connections free of charge.  My geuss is also that if it is not a bad connection and you still have power you may have a bad solenoid on your starter,  wich may mean you will have to replace your starter.  it could also be that your battery is about to die.   so please go to your local parts store and have it checked out for free as  soon as it is safely possible.  

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