# Clicking noise / no start / argh! **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [May 20, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-no-start-argh/30726 "2009-05-20T12:37:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mcnall1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/848f3c/32.png) [@mcnall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcnall1)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-no-start-argh/30726/1 "2009-05-20T12:37:50Z")
95 toyota pickup, 22RE engine 4wheel drive. When the key is turned there is a very fast clicking noise under the hood. (I’m pretty sure it is coming from the relay box.) The engine does NOT turn over. I have cleaned the battery terminals and ground to frame. Is it the relay or do I need to do all the tests on the starter motor to be sure that that isn’t the problem? Or do I try and jump it to rule out power/battery? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-no-start-argh/30726/2 "2009-05-20T12:55:54Z")
How old is the battery? Make sure the battery is good first. Clicking while trying to start often indicates a weak battery. ---
**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-no-start-argh/30726/3 "2009-05-20T13:27:13Z")
The clicking relay is the classic sign of a bad connection to the battery or a weak charge on it. Getting a jump start or charging the battery should get you going if the cable connections are ok. Internal corrosion of the battery cable wire is a possiblility also. Once you get it going I suggest you have a load check done on the charging system to verify the condition of the alternator and battery. ---
**Author:** ![mcnall1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/848f3c/32.png) [@mcnall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcnall1)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-no-start-argh/30726/4 "2009-05-20T14:23:50Z")
Thanks!