Q: 2005 JGC want start after replacing starter and relay

asked by on November 29, 2016

My 2005 will not start and only click when trying to start.replaced starter and relay today still same clicking sound when trying to start...help!!!!

My car has 139000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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