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Jason - 18 Nov 2006 19:01 GMT

All I hear when I turn the key is a distinct clicking noise but it just
runs down the battery.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Jason

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Mikepier - 18 Nov 2006 19:22 GMT

> All I hear when I turn the key is a distinct clicking noise but it just
> runs down the battery.
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> Thanks in advance,
> Jason

Try jump starting it.

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Jason - 18 Nov 2006 19:46 GMT

I actually did try jump starting it. We left it on for a few mins
before turning the key as well.

I suspect that I may not have left it on long enough as it was
completely drained.

Any other suggestions?

Jason

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Jim Smith - 18 Nov 2006 21:24 GMT

Check the condition of the battery terminals. I've had batteries with just
a little bit of corrosion between the battery and the battery terminal and
after cleaning, the battery took a charge and the car/truck starts right up.

Good Luck.

>I actually did try jump starting it. We left it on for a few mins
> before turning the key as well.
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>
> Jason

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gordo - 19 Nov 2006 02:52 GMT

> Check the condition of the battery terminals. I've had batteries with
> just a little bit of corrosion between the battery and the battery
> terminal and after cleaning, the battery took a charge and the car/truck
> starts right up.
>
> Good Luck.

In addition to that, check the cable connection down at the starter.
I have had a loose starter cable which gave the same symptoms as a bad
battery.

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Captain Coleman - 19 Nov 2006 01:37 GMT

Since you can't get the thing started, take the battery out and take it to
your local parts store. Most will test your battery for free.

> All I hear when I turn the key is a distinct clicking noise but it just
> runs down the battery.
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> Thanks in advance,
> Jason

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Ívar Pétur Guðnason - 19 Nov 2006 05:04 GMT

If the battery turns out to be OK, try the starter solenoid. Sometimes,
giving it a light blow with a hammer is enough to get it going again -
temporarily.
If not, look at the starter motor brushes.

IPG

> Since you can't get the thing started, take the battery out and take it to
> your local parts store. Most will test your battery for free.
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>> Thanks in advance,
>> Jason

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Big Shoe - 19 Nov 2006 14:24 GMT

Also possible that the battery cable is bad. This can happen even
though the outside insulation looks good.

>If the battery turns out to be OK, try the starter solenoid. Sometimes,
>giving it a light blow with a hammer is enough to get it going again -
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>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Jason

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Jason - 19 Nov 2006 18:47 GMT

Battery is at the autoparts store getting a charge and a check.

Will let you know more once it goes back in.

Thanks,
Jason

> Also possible that the battery cable is bad. This can happen even
> though the outside insulation looks good.
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