The starting system consists of:
When you turn your key to start your engine, it just clicks, right? If so, more than likely this is due to a bad battery. Even though your battery may appear to be fully charged, it may have a dead cell, or worse. If you get a jump, does the vehicle start? If so, replace your battery.
Possible sources of the problem if the engine does not crank or the relay clicks:
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An alternator doesn't have anything to do with starting, but has to do with keeping your battery charged. A click could be from low battery power, a bad connection, or a bad starter solenoid. Your battery voltage should be around 12.5 volts, and stay above 11 volts or so while starting. If it drops lower, you may have a bad battery. You can get batteries tested at almost any parts store. If you are also not charging due to a bad alternator, you will need to get the charging system tested to verify this.
A "ticking" noise from the engine is usually a loose valve rocker arm which would need to be adjusted by someone who knows what they are doing. If you are not using the reccomended weight engine oil that could be the cause.
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