mipinc

When I start the car I only get clicking noise and the battery goes dead. After few more tries the battery powere comes back but goes out again after clicking noise. What could be wrong? Alternator in not turning, just the clicks.

Rit

iTrader: (3)

it. If that works, then it was probably the battery. If not, then prob dirty battery terminals. Try putting your battery on a charger, and if it starts after that, then it was prob the alternator not charging the battery. If not, then you prob need a new battery.

mipinc

I tried jumping but the car only clicks. The light were brights but it wont turn.

Rit

iTrader: (3)

sounds like they are corroded. Check by the battery 1st, then by the starter motor, but less likely there.

Daniel B. Martin

You are reporting a no-crank problem.

Always do the easy check first. If your vehicle is a 5-speed, make sure the clutch pedal is all the way down when you twist the key to START. If automatic, jiggle the shifter while attempting to crank. Try cranking in both Park and Neutral. If those steps are unsuccessful, consider ...

- discharged battery (dim headlights with engine off)
- weak battery (check voltage at terminals while cranking)
- loose or dirty battery terminal connections at the battery
- loose or dirty battery-to-body ground connection
- loose or dirty battery-to-engine block connection
- bad ignition switch
- bad clutch safety switch (5-speed)
- bad neutral safety switch (automatic)
- bad inhibitor relay
- bad solenoid
- bad starter

The starter is an expensive item so I would check the other items before
spending the money on a replacement.