What are the reasons for hearing a clicking sound when starting the car but failing to ignite?

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Nicholas
07/30/25 1:28am
If your car makes a clicking sound when starting but fails to ignite, it could be due to issues with the starter motor, insufficient battery power, low voltage, or the gear not being in the P position during startup. Here are the specific reasons: 1. Starter motor problem: When you turn the key and hear a clicking sound but the car doesn't start, the clicking noise is either the relay or the starter motor working, indicating that the starter motor has responded but lacks the power to turn the flywheel, resulting in the failure to start. 2. Insufficient battery power: The clicking sound during a failed ignition could be due to low battery power, which may result from leaving the headlights on when parked or using too many external electrical devices. 3. Low voltage: Low voltage can be caused by an old battery that has been used for too long, leading to reduced storage capacity, or by listening to music or running the air conditioning while the engine is off. 4. Gear not in P position during startup: The P gear is the parking gear, used when the car needs to be parked for an extended period.
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