Why does my car make a clicking noise when starting?

My Ford C-Max has been making a loud clicking noise when starting. I thought it was the starter motor, but the car starts OK apart from this loud clicking noise coming from the driver's footwell. Any ideas?

Asked on 17 March 2014 by welshexport

Answered by Honest John

Probably the starter relay.

Tags: unexplained noises technical issues starting problem

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