Car makes clicking noise when turning on but starts fine. What can be causing this?

I agree with the first guy. Also remember some places can test a starter if you pull it from the vehicle and take it in. but it sounds to me like the starter isnt engaging due to a bad solenoid or low current. If its not the battery terminals also check your wire connections on the starter

Remember, your radio, lights and accessories require just a fraction of the power required to start your engine.

Sometimes when the key is turned, you’ll hear nothing at all. Sometimes you’ll see the dash lights come on and even the radio may work, other times, nothing.

If you hear a clicking sound when attempting to start your car, that’s the starter solenoid attempting to engage the flywheel when insufficient current is flowing through the circuit.

First, start by cleaning your battery posts/connections, then clean the terminals on your battery cables INSIDE and out.

All surfaces should be clean and shiny. This is easily accomplished by using a battery brush available at most auto parts stores.

Reattach the cables to your battery and snug them down until they can't be moved by hand.

If your car still won't start, you may need a battery charge, jump start, starter relay, starter solenoid, or new starter.

A quick test for a bad starter can be done by tapping on starter while someone attempts to start the car)

If the car starts after tapping on the starter housing, the starter should be tested. It may just need a new solenoid.

When started, drive to the nearest auto parts store. Have them run a battery load test and a charging system test to determine the condition of both the battery and alternator.

This is also a good time to have them pull your computer codes to determine if you have any other problems.

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