tc97max

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I recked my car in the front end I dont have full coverage and decided to fix it on my own because of money and I'm some what technically inclined. The head lights were totaly gone and the grille, the radiator and fan assembly were pushed up on the engine and the battery was knocked on top of my filter and I think might be bad because It reads 11.45 volts. OK the car started after the reck because I drove it home. But the next day I would not start so I had to push it into my drive way. I was able to roll the window down to push it but when I got it in there it started to roll slowly and then would not go and there were some clicking noises after that, like relays mabye, and the lights on the dash went dim. Now I have most things back together and charged the bat. with a charger the other day and let it sit because I got bussy and whent to check it now and read 11.45 volts so I hooked it up to the car and tried to start it and got nothing. No crank and the check engine light doesent come on when I turn the key and I know that can mean bad news. I also hear the clicking noises coming from the engine bay. WHATS GOING ON WITH MY CAR? Please any help is apreciated.

99BlackMaxMS

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Umm, you crashed it. Try swapping it out with another battery? Remove all damaged parts and see what the problems are?

We cant help you much here...

JNCoRacer

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You could take the battery to Autozone and they'll test it for free. Just because you can read the voltage on it that doesnt mean its good. If the battery is good then I'd start looking at the wiring, fuses and relays. Something may have been pulled loose when the front end was pushed back.

JaHuStLa88

This twoards just the battery: if theres no leak shouldnt be bad just a quick charger at autozone...2hours max...usualy it should read 12.22-12.6 i think..been a while since i worked at autozone. just take it out and askem to check it. Stay next to them next to the test sorry for bad grammer.

tc97max

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Yea I was thinking that the battery might just be bad and I will get a new one but would a bad battery cause a no start? I dont know how to check the relays I looked at the fuse for the bcm and It was not blown but I dont know how to check the bat/ign or the other one that might be related to starting. All the wiring seems to be in good shape I dont know why it wont start.

tc97max

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Ok I replaced the battery and the window rolled up fine and the check engine light now comes on when I turn the key but the car wont crank when I try there is a fast clicking noise that is comming from the left side of the engine bay. any help?

tc97max

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BeZerK2112

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Check your connections. The starter may not be getting enough power. Clean all your connections too! Starter and battery.

Snypa

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i have a better answer.....how about chk your PM.

tc97max

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The connections at the starter seem to be good. The starter is fairly new, i'm thinking the impact pushed the gear from the flywheel but the starter looks the same as it did before the crash. I think the sound I hear which is a fast clicking sound might be the starter not engaging. I dont know I'm not experienced with this. should I take the starter off and look at it i guess?

tc97max

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All connections are clean, and intact......any suggestions?

tc97max

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........bump

Snypa

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I think you need some help man. Either need a mechanic to "assist" you or another org member that has rebuilt their car. It sounds like you were in a major accident.

tc97max

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It really was not that major. my grille and headlight area went right into the bumper of a jeep, the grille, headlights, ac condensor, radiator, fan, hood, bumper, upper radiator support, battery, air filter, and fender, were the only things that were damaged. Maybe thats major but I didnt think so, thats why I choose to fix it instead of junking it. I am just having problems with a no start. The starter seems to be making a spinning noise but not engaging, i checked all connections on starter and battery, checked all fuses, and smacked the starter a few times but it still does not seem to want to engage, I thought that some one on this site might have had a no start experience like this before and be able to lead me In the right direction.

Divewjason

Try looking at this:

http://www.jonko.com/forum/diagnosis...lick_sound.htm

tc97max

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Thanks for the link but its not the battery or the connections, I did try hitting the starter and no luck.

vilmaxima

did the fuse box beside the battery get damaged, on the right