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***-4-tat car won't start

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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Default ***-4-tat car won't start

hellO

I haven't tried to start it in 3 weeks and now all I get is a click, click, click sound.
The dash is completely lit up along with the head lights so I don't think it's the battery
Any help is appreciated.
Tanks,
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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I had driven to work.. ran in to the Quick Trip store.. went to start back up.. click.. try again..click..check cables..click.. jumper cables.. vroom. She spun up like a top 35 minutes before this.. no headlights just stereo on the drive.

Replace battery and all has been well.. yours a white case.. Varta.. OEM..?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Default Re: ***-4-tat car won't start

oem
but need other suggestions
will try to jump
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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on 2nd thought, I think I did replace the battery. I'll still try to jump it. I need other suggestions, please.........
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Default Re: ***-4-tat car won't start

It's been my experience in all of my vehicles (Crossfire included) that when you get the dreaded "click, click, click" it's time for a new battery. Just not enough amps to get the engine to turn over. Especially if you jump it and it starts. That's proof that your battery is too weak. And these cars are extremely voltage sensitive.

Good luck!!

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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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At least on the automatics.. with the auto crank.. I think if there is not enough juice .. or low on juice.. the auto crank is the only thing engaging.. mine never made it to a starter "click"... I could just hear a relay.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Default Re: ***-4-tat car won't start

it's a bosch battery & I just tried to jump it n that didn't work/sound any better
it's an automatic
 

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