Clicks when I try to start.
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Clicks when I try to start.
I haven't had any starting issues in the past. Today I went to start my 99 corvette and the battery was dead. My battery tender got unplugged and I put a regular charger on it to charge it up. After it charged, I went to start it and it just clicks like there isn't enough power to start it. The battery is at 100% now, the volatge is at 12.3 volts, and it only clicks. It has not had any issues in the past. The gages sweep when I turn the key on, but only clicks when the key is turned to start.
I searched and found some suggestions, but doesn't seem to be those issues.
Any ideas? The grounds seem to be fine. Thanks in advance.
Update: When I turn the key on, there is a sound like a buzzz coming from under the hood. It sounded like it was coming from the passenger side foot fuse box at first, when I turned the key off and then back on, it sounds like it is under the hood on the passenger side now.
I searched and found some suggestions, but doesn't seem to be those issues.
Any ideas? The grounds seem to be fine. Thanks in advance.
Update: When I turn the key on, there is a sound like a buzzz coming from under the hood. It sounded like it was coming from the passenger side foot fuse box at first, when I turned the key off and then back on, it sounds like it is under the hood on the passenger side now.
Last edited by ensteele; Jul 4, 2012 at 06:11 PM.
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Second vote for getting the battery tested. The battery may not have the current to turn over the motor which is why you will here a clicking while trying to start the car.
Radio and lights will still work since they draw a lot less current.
Radio and lights will still work since they draw a lot less current.
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Well, it was the connection at the battery. I had added spades for my battery charger and they were not tight enough. I added lock washers to take up the slack and all is good again. I am glad it was than and not the starter. Thanks for the help. 
