Truck clicks rapidly when attempting to start. Battery seems to have plenty of charge, starter replaced. HELP!

Asked by Peter Oct 08, 2015 at 12:01 AM about the 2010 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X King Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I went to start my 2010 Nissan
Frontier Pro-4x. Loud, rapid clicking.
Battery appears to have plenty of
power, replaced started, still nothing
but loud clicking when trying to start.

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You replaced the starter? How do you know the battery has enough power? Did you test it with a volt meter? There is a huge difference between 13.4V and 14.1V in terms of cranking amps. You might also have a bad wire. The clicking is the starter not being able to turn over the motor.

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