Please HELP!!!

#1 05-16-2005, 10:31 AM

Ok, this morning i was going somewhere, and i went to start my car and NOTHING, no lights were left on, but it tried for like 2 seconds, and now the car just clicks, and nothing happens... Its been havin a little trouble, like it seems like it might be a lil hard to start for the past couple days, but i didnt think anything of it, it wasnt bad, it just didnt fire right up... but this morning it tried for like 2 seconds, and now it just clicks when i try and start it!? PLEASE HELP ME! WHAT U THINK IT COULD BE? Starter? Alternator? or what?

dcarrb · #2 05-16-2005, 10:52 AM

Dead battery.

Aredubjay · #3 05-16-2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dcarrb

Dead battery.

I concur. Remove the battery (or, get a jumpstart -- if it starts, it's another sign of a dead battery), go to Autozone or Advance Auto for their FREE charging system test.

dannmarr · #4 05-16-2005, 01:29 PM

I had a similar problem. It could be the battery or the contacts or it could be the ignition switch. I had my battery checked, it needed to be replaced. I still have the problem but only once in awhile. I believe my problem is the ignition switch. I'm going to try the relay bypass fix first. ( you can find many threads on this subject) Good luck.

Earthworm · #5 05-16-2005, 04:15 PM

Could be the battery, alternator, or starter. How bright are the headlights when you turn the key on? If they're bright it's the starter/ignition.

Check the voltage when the car is running. It should be in the 14V range. If it's lower it's the alternator.

If it's none of these then it's likely the battery.

SubaSteevo · #6 05-16-2005, 05:34 PM

If it's not the battery, you might be able to fix it by installing a relay before the starter. There was a recent thread about it somewhere.