Q: Starting problems

asked by on August 30, 2016

In August 2015 I had the battery and starter replaced. Recently had problems with the car starting and there was a clicking sound under the hood. Took back to Goodyear auto service center and they replaced the starter under warranty. The car still will not start and there is a knocking noise coming from under the dashboard. The headlights and dashboard lights are bright. Any ideas?

My car has 79458 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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