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    ssritharan Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 14, 2006, 03:37 PM
    Car does not crank
    I have 2001 Toyota Corolla. When I turn on the ignition switch the engine does not crank but there is a rapid crik, crik, crik,. sound coming from the hood.

    I tried to jump start and the same rapid crik, crik, crik,. sound coming from the hood. It sounds like there is some problem with the solenoid switch? Am I correct? How can I fix it? Will it cost a lot of money?

    Thanks.

    Sam
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    Oct 14, 2006, 05:11 PM
    Disconnect battery terminals and clean. While negative battery terminal is disconnected, try cleaning the starter solenoid's contacts. If that does not solve the problem, replace the starter solenoid.
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