98 Gtp doesn't turnover

[avalon]

numerous times when I tried to start the car it wouldn't turnover if I tried a few times it would start. Now it has finally not started there is a click in the dash when I turn the key to start. I think it might be the starter not sure. Before I crawl under the car could you tell me starter location and any trouble shooting tips. Thanks

[TorqueAutoMotiv]

starter location is under the front side of where the trans and enging bolt up on the underside
are your headlightsbrite and when you turn the key they dim?

[avalon]

They will dim when I go to start.

[TheOtherNick]

Have your battery tested.

[avalon]

When I jump it same issue.

[TheOtherNick]

I would say starter then and it probably ruined your battery also.

[TorqueAutoMotiv]

yea my guess is the starter lucky its an easy starter to do a couple bolts and a couple wires and your good to go

[kfish]

you need a 15mm, a 13mm, and an 8mm, haha.

[avalon]

Thanks for the help.

[Rather B Blown]

yeah man its a simple job, but if you dont have a shop to do it, and its cold outside, just whack it with a hammer a couple of times that should get you by for a little bit. Mine lasted for 3 months like that EDIT - never mind you live in friggin hawaii it aint cold there

[avalon]

Not the starter had it tested, not the battery bought a new one. Any more ideas would be appreciated.

[gtpinsc]

alternator?

[TheOtherNick]

alternator has nothing to do with starting the car.

[gtpinsc]

if his alternator is bad... battery wont hold charge... ive seen cases where jumping off a car with a bad alternator wasnt enough to turn over, hence why he is hearing a clicking sound.... try a different battery and see what happens... if it starts pull a battery cable and see if it still runs.

[ninnyGTP]

Check the grounds?

[avalon]

Turned out to be the ignition switch. Second time it has failed in the last 12 years. No other problems.