Electrical Problem: Help
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From: laguna niguel ca
Electrical Problem: Help
Had car out of trailer 2 weeks ago without any problems. New battery working well. Engine ran fine and I did my fluid changes and suspension check.
Today, took battery off charger, and car wouldn't start. Had multiple clicks when trying to start, but engine didn't turn over. Then, the clicking continued even when the key was removed from the ignition. The clicking was coming from an electric box under the passengers feet and also somewhere from the engine bay.
I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes and then reconnected it. It registered 12.5 V and all seemed well with the hood light on etc. I tried to start the engine again, and got a single click and then nothing . No hood light on and battery registered 10V for a while. Clicking again continued until the battery was disconnected.
I am completely stumped. Any ideas?
Today, took battery off charger, and car wouldn't start. Had multiple clicks when trying to start, but engine didn't turn over. Then, the clicking continued even when the key was removed from the ignition. The clicking was coming from an electric box under the passengers feet and also somewhere from the engine bay.
I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes and then reconnected it. It registered 12.5 V and all seemed well with the hood light on etc. I tried to start the engine again, and got a single click and then nothing . No hood light on and battery registered 10V for a while. Clicking again continued until the battery was disconnected.
I am completely stumped. Any ideas?
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Double check for the battery cables being tight, and check the neg cable and make sure it is tight. I had this happen twice, once the wire on the starter was loose, and the other was the ground cable.
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Originally Posted by drbenne
Just a follow-up on this. It was a loose battery cable. Simple fix. Sure was a lot of wierd happenings from something so simple.
GUSTO
