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My Toyota Corolla just makes a clicking sound but won’t start. Battery is new. Is my starter dead?

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  • 2026-02-28 14:20:14

If your battery is new and fully charged, a clicking sound usually points to:


Faulty starter solenoid


Worn starter motor brushes


Poor ground connection


Try this test:

Tap the starter lightly with a tool while someone turns the key.

If it starts, the internal brushes are likely worn.


Most Corolla starters last around 150,000–200,000 km, so replacement is common at higher mileage.


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