Car won't start.. makes clicking sound, won't turn over.

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12-18-2002, 10:00 PM

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Car won't start.. makes clicking sound, won't turn over.

Cleaned the gunk around the battery terminal.. that didn't work. Any idea ?

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12-18-2002, 10:02 PM

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if the starter just clicks continously - you batt is low.

they have protection- if battery is low, it won't turn the starter motor to protect itself.

get new batt, or do a jumper start and charger batt, or charg batt etc..

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12-18-2002, 10:16 PM

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Thanks! Do you know if the battery covered under warranty?

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12-18-2002, 10:25 PM

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It should be, depending on age or milage of the car..

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12-18-2002, 10:38 PM

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1 1/2 years old. thanks!

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12-18-2002, 10:46 PM

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mine just went out a bit ago too, just after my 30k service on thanksgiving day

When this happens you appreciate having a manual even more, at least I do.

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12-18-2002, 11:44 PM

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I live at the top of Alewa Heights! No battery cables needed ;-)

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