fcontr89148

I have a problem with my Acura 03 tl when I try to start the car early in the mornings it makes a clicking sound, I cleaned the battery post and terminals and it is still doing it, however once I get the car turned on the next time that I turn it on everything is fine could it be the battery

01tl4tl

it could be the battery- or many things
why dont you go to a parts store for a free electrical system test

How many miles?
what do you do to get it to start the first time?

totaledTL

How old is the battery? Get it charged then load tested.

01tl4tl

I just noted OP is in Vegas- subtract 2 years from average battery life of 3-4

fcontr89148

well it takes twice to turn on the car and then it's usually no problem

totaledTL

"... takes twice to turn on the car..."

You mean you have to turn the key on, off, then on again, or ??

01tl4tl

and the free test at parts store says what about the battery and alternator condition?

fcontr89148

welll the first time it does the clicking noice and it does not start , the second time it lags but it turns on and it usually happens every morning when the car has not been runing for about 12 hrs

acutee

It's simply battery problem.

sadate

I had to replace my starter because when I turned the ignition, it would make a clicking noise and wouldn't start. Eventually it would start but it was completely random. Some times it would start immediately. Other times, I had to wait like 5 minutes for it to start.

01tl4tl

if the battery test good- then the starter is usually the next suspect
These cars have a lot of starts on them by now, many of us having 10 years or more of use
I think thats pretty good life from the starter
Battery cables are also wearing out now

system test are free at most part stores- everyone should get theirs tested and make sure no problems are creeping up on you

gav.man

The starter motor solinoid attached to the starter motor has the contacts that energize it. As the starter ages the solinoid or linkages sometimes sticks and has a problem pulling it in making contact. As the unit heats up with the motor the clearances are looser and it operates easier. Sometimes the contacts on the solinoid are pitted and carboned and need a few tries to properly connect.
Have a retailer load test your battery for free. If that isn't it, replace the starter.

01tl4tl

thats good info!
and on the TL- in general- its usually a battery issue before starter prob--
very few reported failures of starter