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Old 04-06-2010, 07:13 PM
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hi there i have an opel manta and it can be jump started and runs but wen i cut it and try to start it the starter motor makes a clicking sound the battery has 11.98 volts to try and start it what is this starter solinoid??p.s sorry its not a ford
Old 04-06-2010, 08:00 PM
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What is the voltage of the battery when you arnt trying to crank the engine?
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hi there sorry the battery reads 11.98 wen i amnt cranking the enigne and when it runs its 14 so its not the alternator think it may be a recked battery?
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charged battery should be 12.6 volts so battery mate




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