Clicks when use key

[Turbo1325]

I have a 2005 Trailblazer. I bought a new solenoid for it but it still does the samething when using the key. You hear the solenoid click. I tried to bypass it to start it with a screw driver but it won't do nothing. I was wondering if the starter is bad.

[Bruce!]

That would be my guess, and welcome to the board! Should have tried the screw driver before buying the solenoid! But I would have done the samething!

[Turbo1325]

Oh well i bought a new solenoid for $20. How are the aftermarket starters compare to the oem. I just can't believe the price of a oem starter

[proflow]

Are you sure the battery is up to par ?

I'd put a set of cables to a 12v car battery & see what happens.
If it is your starter, pull it & have it rewound @ an electrical shop for way less than replacement---Proflow

[BadBoy_GSXR1000]

hmmmmmm this sounds to be the same with my 06 Trailblazer. I start it now with the pull cord. I just put a new battery on it and still when using the key I can't get it to start..... Going to have to wait till I have extra cash to replace this item....

[blueline15]

first check the battery, load test it. that will tell you if the battery is good or bad.

and 90% of the time your old starter can be rebuilt for half the cost of a new one, and be just as reliable again. starters are very rebuildable

[SLIDER]

Did you check the starter wire to make sure it has a good connection?