ConCon

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Ok my 5th gen max won't start. Recently replaced 2 coils, spark plugs and some gaskets that I can't remember the name of but they were allowing oil into where coils are. Sound right? Anyway car been doing this not starting thing for few weeks but after 1 or 2 tries it would turn over and start no problem. Now I turn the key it clicks and that's it. Light, radio and all that works so I don't think it's the battery but what do I know I took cooking instead of autoshop in high school (wish I did that different). Think it might be starter? Please help all advice welcome and appreciated. I don't know a lot about engines and I do t have anyone who can fix it.

tosheto

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What spark plugs did you put in? Any codes? Have you tried to jump start the car? Could be starter or alternator. You should test them and see.

Max_Gator

Sounds like the starter to me. Try having someone bang on it with a wrench while you try to start it.

ConCon

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I didn't do any of the repairs so i'm not sure if they used OEM or aftermarket parts. I have not tried jumpstarting. If I try that how would I know if it's starter or alternator?

ConCon

iTrader: (1)

Ok I'll try that. So if that does work then it is my starter and I should have it replaced?