Ive got a 95.5 Manual, Rodeo with about 211K miles and just started having this problem with the engine sometimes not being able to start up.

During the times it doesn't feel like starting when i turn the key it just starts making this clicking noise. I continue to try turning the key while depressing the clutch until i finally can "catch" the engine so it fires right up IF i can get the engine to fire in the first place.

On the occasions it doesnt start,the process of waiting 10-20 minutes until i can start the engine is really starting to annoy me.

Anyone have any ideas?

TIA
Wil

It's your starter silinoid. Either rebuild the starter, or go pick up a new one.

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />Whoa,Thnx for the quick reply...I just did a little search after postin,(shouldve done earlier) and they seem to agree.
I'll be checking the battery and the starter.
Wil

yup.

clean up the battery connections, and the body ground points. And if that doesn't help, then it is time for a new starter.

-Ryan