camry not starting

[biostank]

my 88 camry isnt starting...i turn the key and i get NOTHING... just one click and thats it...i asked some buds of mine and they said it maybe the starter, or the battery maybe...if anyone can lend a hand, that would be great...thanks

[jwa276]

sounds like a battery issue. have you tried turning off all the electric stuff in the car and jumping it with another car?

jon

[Nick]

i'd first try getting a boost

[biostank]

thanks for the replys so far...but i tried jumping it, no dice...im guessing its the starter...but could it also be the alternator?? i dunno, its just not turning at all, no noise, no nothing, and i gotta get to class...

[Nick]

probably not the alternator, its probably the starter, try hitting it with a hammer handle (the motor part of the starter, not the selenoid) old worn starters sometimes stick, its probalby on its way out

[Warped]

You check the fuses?

[Nick]

if it gives one click its either the starter relay or the selenoid plunger, so the fuse would be ok

[biostank]

cool thanks.... i tried tapin on the starter while tryin to start it and it started right up..so thanks alot!... at least i know what the problem is and ima go out a buy a new starter(blah) with money that i dont really have..hahaha...thanks again

[Nick]

super!

it should be ok for a while, but may stick every once in a while, could last for years, but also could not