won't start

[good time ranger]

I have a 2001 Kodiak Ultramatic. I have tried to start it and all I hear is this little thing under the seat that has about 5 or six wires going to it, chatter. Not sure what that means. Can anyone give me some tips? Thanks in advance
Dan

 

[MrSled]

Starter stuck?? You can get it to fire or it wont turn over?

 

[good time ranger]

That little deal under the seat just chatters. It won't even start manually. If I remember right, a long time ago I had to hit that deal under the seat with screw driver and then it engaged.

 

[MrSled]

That would be your starter, may need replacement, if its engaged and stuck it wont pull over.

 

[Port-Parts]

That little deal under the seat that is clicking is the starter relay. When they click like that it is usually a sign of the relay being bad or the battery voltage being low or a loose battery cable. Check your battery cables and the condition of the battery and if those are okay it usually is the relay. We sell those relays for around $30 - if you need one let me know. Thanks

 

[MrSled]

Kev, I thought it may be the selinoid clicking on the starter.... thanks for jumping in on this.

 

[good time ranger]

thanks guys. I'll check it when I get up. Rough nite and need some sleep. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks again. Great site.

 

[good time ranger]

Thanks for the help guys. So far it looks as tho it is just the battery. If it keeps a charge for the next 2 weeks without loosing juice, I'll be good to go