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Old 10-01-2005, 01:25 PM
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I went outside today to start my bonneville and all I got was a clicking sound coming from the engine. It sound pretty much electrical and u see no movement from the engine. If anyone could possibly know what this is, please respond ASAP. I thinking it may be a battery problem but everything else is working {i.e. - lights, windows, radio} but the engine won't engage or turn over. so any ideas on this?
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I had the same problem... just hooked the charger up to it for a couple hours and havent had a problem since
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so its possible to have the battery too drained to start the car, but to run everything else?
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Yep, I know its weird
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Thanks, I'm def gonna try that. I really don't have the time to wait for the battery charge so i'll see if i can swap batteries with someone and then have mine charged while i'm away.

Thanks again, i'll let u know how it turns out.
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does it sound like this (but dosnet start)

http://media.putfile.com/exhaust-and...ting-clips-002

if so its a batt issue
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yeah, that'* what it sounds like....but it doesn't start.....i'm about to go and get it charged in a few mins. Thanks guys!!
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Can't get a quick jump?
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when you get it started....go to advance and get it load tested...that will tell you if you have a weak Battery....also consider the alt if the battery constantly goes dead
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Originally Posted by jwikoff99
Can't get a quick jump?
bro in law has a battery charger and jumper cables in the back of his car that he'* riding around in to Autozone. So i have to wait till he comes back to get it jumped, and then take it to autozone so they can test it, charge it, and then have me going in about an hour


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