Bad knocking or clicking noise

Asked by GuruL93W3 Mar 20, 2019 at 05:04 PM about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr GT Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

97 grand am gt. Just replaced the starter and
battery after sitting for 8 months. Now all I get is a
very loud knocking noise or clicking noise when
trying start. I have power and the belt turns very
hard can someone please help

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taver91 answered 5 years ago

Insufficient voltage getting to the starter from the "new" battery. Double check your cables to make sure connections are CLEAN and TIGHT.

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