Re: Turn ignition key, and starter not activating

["TalksToGod" <5n-@xxxx>]

#1629-I just experienced this very problem-I would turn the key and my
starter would not activate-just click. In my case, the gear that
slides to mesh with the flywheel in the starter was ceased in the
starter. Take out the starter and test it-put battery negative cable
on starter housing, and positive on the post the positive cable
usually goes on. Then take a jumper wire and affix it to the positive
post and the other end put on the post where the white/red wire goes.
Watch to see if this gear slides out when it is activated. If not,
open up the starter and free it/lube it. I am not sure why my starter
wouldn't engage with the gear stuck-it should have just freewheeled
without meshing. But its still a good idea to test and check. -#5003