84 starting problem. What is this part? See pic

[showman]

This part will make a click noise when I turn ignition, but no power goes to starter. Other times it'll click, I'll hear the starter click, but no start.

Other times, starts just fine. Some times I get the click from both and turn ignition a few times and it'll start.

Replaced ICM. Battery new.

Please see pic and give me your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[Midnight 99]

The item you have circled is the cruise control servo. It should not prevent the car from starting. I didn't think that it clicked if the cruise was not engaged. Your battery is right below the servo. It sounds like you may have a bad battery connection. I recommend you clean the cable ends and the terminals on the battery

 

[cali navy]

The item you have circled is the cruise control servo. It should not prevent the car from starting. I didn't think that it clicked if the cruise was not engaged. Your battery is right below the servo. It sounds like you may have a bad battery connection. I recommend you clean the cable ends and the terminals on the battery

Clean terminals are your friend. I had a problem once were the bolt for the negative battery terminal was corroded. I took a dremmel with a wire wheel and cleaned it up. Problem solved.

Also, jack the car up and remove the fly-wheel dust cover and watch the starter engauge. The solenoid might be going bad. If it is, it will struggle to engage the flywheel.

Step 1, clean all terminals on the battery and the starter.