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- Why does my relay click when my car is off?
- What would cause a relay to click?
- Why is my car clicking without key in ignition?
- Why does my relay click but no power?
Why does my relay click when my car is off?
The clicking you hear is likely the starter solenoid not getting enough power because of a dead battery. If the car shut down while driving, that is usually an indicator that the alternator is not charging the system. Once you have jumped it off, it should continue to run on the alternator.
What would cause a relay to click?
As I have stated several times previously, every mechanical relay has a little electromagnet in it, and when it is energized it pulls the internal switch contacts together. That makes an audible clicking sound. You also can feel the contacts closing if you lay your hands on the relay.
Why is my car clicking without key in ignition?
A rapid clicking noise when trying to start your car could mean there's something wrong within the electrical system. Perhaps your battery's dead, or your alternator, which charges the battery, isn't working correctly.
Why does my relay click but no power?
The relay clicks repeatedly because the battery is likely bad. When the battery is bad it has some output voltage but cannot sustain a load. When you close the start switch the relay pulls in which does it because it uses limited current and the battery is strong enough to pull it in, that's the click you hear.
