AboutKevin Pilotte Expertise I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Expert: Kevin Pilotte Date: 2/20/2008 Subject: 82 AMC Eagle no start/just click
Question I have a 1982 AMC Eagle that I can't get started. I went out to start it one day and the motor turned over 4 times, very slowly and then the clicking. It acted liked the battery was dead, but it has a full charge. All I hear now is a click when I turn the key. I changed the starter, put on a new cable from the started to battery, put a new solenoid on by the battery, new cables on the battery. The click sound, sounds like it is coming from somewhere around the windshield wiper motor. Thanks for any help you can give!!
Answer 1)Short across the solenoid using a jumper cable to see if the starter will crank.
2) make sure both battery terminals and posts are clean.
3) Make sure the cable at the starter is tight.
4) turn the headlights on, then try to start the engine. If the lights dim, you need to check the battery or excessive starter draw. If the headlights don't dim, there is an open in the starter circuit
