1999 Firebird

[snickers_g99]

I am for all intents and purposes a single woman in need of direction. Drove my car home for lunch yesterday, got in it to go back and nothing but a little clicking, the chime making some noise and the gauges were bouncing around. Does anyone have any idea if I should begin with the battery????? I just had new tires and a front end alignment last weekend....any connection?

Thank you to anyone with suggestions!

[Mr. Luos]

Sounds like a battery.

Check connections. See if it will jump start.

[snickers_g99]

Thank you, Mr. Luos. I just returned from having the battery tested and it tested fine. I did forget to mention that I was unable to jump start. I just simply would not work. Since my return, I have cleaned the connections and want to make sure they are completely dry before trying to reconnect. Remember, I am a true novice, but learning quickly!

[ikeyballz]

if it sitll doesnt work, you might have to get a new starter.. its good news that you hear clicking tho, cuz that means the starter IS getting some sort of power..

[snickers_g99]

I just had to report back and thank the two gentlmen that replied to my post. I cleaned the connectors, reconnected the battery and YEAH!!!!!! My black baby is living again!!! I know you men are roflyao, but that is ok. I',m the first to admit I know NOTHING. But I am proof you can teach an old dog new tricks!! Thank you again!

[Mr. Luos]

Glad to hear you have it working!!

Did you use that battery terminal cleaner stuff?? Basicly baking soda in a liquid form. Works great.