98 won't start
ufatbasted
09-30-2008, 05:35 PM
Looking for ideas.
Got in my car this AM and the engine would not turn over. When I turn the key I heard a fast clicking souind.
Lights come one , door locks open and close.
Today I come home from work and figure I try her again after checking the battery connections,
1st try nothing just the clicking
2nd try she turns over slowly and starts.
The way it turned over seems the battery was weak.
3rd try turned over slowly and started again So i thinking weak battery
I going to pull the battery and have it tested but am wondering why I would have lights, warning beeps and power door locks with a battery so weak it barely turns the engine over.
Anybody have any ideas?
Got in my car this AM and the engine would not turn over. When I turn the key I heard a fast clicking souind.
Lights come one , door locks open and close.
Today I come home from work and figure I try her again after checking the battery connections,
1st try nothing just the clicking
2nd try she turns over slowly and starts.
The way it turned over seems the battery was weak.
3rd try turned over slowly and started again So i thinking weak battery
I going to pull the battery and have it tested but am wondering why I would have lights, warning beeps and power door locks with a battery so weak it barely turns the engine over.
Anybody have any ideas?
K5Calamity
10-03-2008, 07:49 AM
Try this, thoroughly clean and inspect your battery cables, both positive and negative.
K5Calamity
10-03-2008, 05:23 PM
Forgot to mention this. Make sure your battery's electrolyte level is topped off to the correct level with pure de-mineralized water. Good luck!!
broncoman74
10-08-2008, 06:36 AM
The clicking sound you hear is most definitely your battery being low. I agree with K5Calamity, Check that stuff. I would also put a multimeter inline and check to make sure your alternator is charging. My guess is your going to need a new battery since it is starting to get cold out in the AM.
ufatbasted
10-12-2008, 03:34 PM
Thanks guys It was the battery.
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