Help! Turn key - click!
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From: Chandler AZ
Help! Turn key - click!
I have a pretty heavily moded engine. This morning I went to start the engine and all I got is a loud click. 
My first thought was the battery, but this seems OK. What could it be? How can I figure it out?
I'd appreciate any pointers any of you can give me.
My first thought was the battery, but this seems OK. What could it be? How can I figure it out?
I'd appreciate any pointers any of you can give me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Size Does Matter CA
Well check your voltage when you turn the key. The battery is dead I am sure. Go get it check on the charge at a local AUTO PARTS. How old is the battery have you replaced it before.
Also since you have a heavy modded car if the battery is dead get a red or yellow optima. If you are running a aftermarket stereo get the yellow, you will need the extra juice.
Cheers!!
Also since you have a heavy modded car if the battery is dead get a red or yellow optima. If you are running a aftermarket stereo get the yellow, you will need the extra juice.
Cheers!!
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If you hear the click, it's probably one of two things: not enough voltage to your starter (battery is dying or your wiring to the starter is messed up), or your motor is locked.
Most likely the former unless you've been feeding your motor through a garden hose
Most likely the former unless you've been feeding your motor through a garden hose
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I have a Yellow Optima battery currently, although it did go dead when the car was OOS for a while. It says it'sa at 14.2V though!
Somebody mentioned the started might be locked. I'm really hoping it's not the engine!
Somebody mentioned the started might be locked. I'm really hoping it's not the engine!
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Originally Posted by ElanMike
I have a Yellow Optima battery currently, although it did go dead when the car was OOS for a while. It says it'sa at 14.2V though!
Somebody mentioned the started might be locked. I'm really hoping it's not the engine!
Somebody mentioned the started might be locked. I'm really hoping it's not the engine!
If the Starter or engine are seized, and the Bendix is engaging (the click?), you could draw tons of current and the wires would get red hot.
Just a few suggestions and/or clarifications. Good Luck
Ed
Last edited by mowton; Mar 11, 2005 at 07:48 PM.
