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When I try to start my car all i get is a Click, click ,click.....noise but it doesn't roll over. So i Just try it again and it starts. This has happened a few times in the last 2 weeks. Anyone have a similar problem?
 
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I think I have had this same scenario, mine is not a clicking sound (more of an electric buzz), nor do I think its being caused by a short in battery or bad starter (have had those problems with older cars). At least I hope thats not the case. My situation does not happen quiet the frequency as the OP. I have had my car since oct and have approx 7200 miles on it now. I have had that happen to me twice now in that time period.

I am wondering if its something in the vehicle immobilizer with the key?? The buzzing seems to be coming from the steering column. HHMMM I was never worried about it and I am hoping it does not cause a problem in the future.
 
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If there's a problem with the immobilizer the engine will still crank, it just won't start. The immobilizer system (at least it used to) does not affect starter motor operation.

I have heard of a few people on this site having that same problem, turning the key and getting a buzz, click, or nothing, then trying again a few times and the car comes to life. The symptoms sound similar to that of a dead battery, but then the car suddenly starts up fine. I have not heard of anyone actually getting it fixed though, because it never happens when the dealer has the car.
 
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The cable on the positiv eside of the battery is as tight as it will go but I can still pull it off as easy as can be? It should be tight is there something that goes over the battery post to make it tighter or what?
 
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hotrod said:
The cable on the positiv eside of the battery is as tight as it will go but I can still pull it off as easy as can be? It should be tight is there something that goes over the battery post to make it tighter or what?
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Sounds like you need a new battery terminal. If the battery terminal is overtightened (or taken on and off a lot) it can get bent/stretched to the point that it can no longer properly grip the battery post.
 
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wow. I thought I was the only one on this also. My wifes SI also has the same issue. It has happened 3 times since we purchased it brand new. Its an '07 w/ approx. 25,000 miles. I'm just gonna drive this ***** till it dies.
 
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to me it sounds like a winding in your starter motor is shorted out, or has developed a "dead spot". More and more windings will start to short out causing your car to not be able to start more often which means you will need a new starter sooner or later.
 
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