so I replaced my battery , alternator and then found it my voltage regulator went bad... so I replaced that. now I turn the key and all I get is clicking..... from around the battery? does any one know what could be wrong

 

sounds like the starter. you might try push/pull starting it, just to see if it runs. oh and make double sure that the battery connections are tight/good

i recommend a Mazda starter, they are rebuilt properly, the parts store ones usually aren't

 

thanks man how do you push start it? and hmmm is there a, way I can test the starter with my multi meter?

 

+1 I would check the fuses, and the ground as well.

 

hmmm I'll check the fuses i.e. have new ones to replace but ground what

 

hmmm thats exactly whats going on with my car.

 

One of the main grounds from the battery connects to the rear housing down by the starter. I would just double check to see that it is secure and not corroded.

 

I'm going to try that then. you think it could be my battery? its been charged and and re charged over 10 times lol? I'm also gong to check my starter.... but other wise I have no ideal I cleaned my terminals charged my battery.so only a few things to test

 

could bad points be the problem

 

Unlikely its a points issue. There is some psudo-magical bit of japaneese relay wizardy in there some place, but I couldnt figure it out. I just ran a new wires to a push button start switch, issue solved. Of course this was after a new battery, starter, ground wires and 16 hours with my multi meter.

 

I would pull the starter out and take over to a shop to be tested.

It sounds like you have a drain on your electrical system somewhere. After testing the starter I would try isolation the electrical system. I know there is a good write up somewhere on the boards about hunting down an electrical short. Try doing a search for "dead battery". When I get some time tomorrow I will see if I can find it. It just involves disconnection the electrical system and then one by one plugging things back in until you see a drain on the battery. Good luck.

 

Oh and to push start the car you put it in gear, hold the clutch in. With the clutch held in and the car in gear push the car. With the key on, get it up to a fast walk speed then drop (release quickly) the clutch. The car should start. Maybe try youtube for a video if my directions are not clear enough. This will let you know if the issue is just the starter.

What is your battery voltage at?

 

well I had a drain my voltage regulator was bad and draining ut.... I'm going to day to get my battery tested and pick up my points point condensers and coils after that I'm test my starter and take it up if not it has to be a bad wire some were ..... just hate how it died out of no were

 

what sucks if I have to replace wires its going to suck I have no clue on how to haha

 

Necessity is the mother of invention, or in your case the motivation to learn wiring :-)

 

yeah I have allot of research to do just from this be in my first car I learned so much

 

I know the feeling. I couldn't spell "car" before I started working on my seven, lol. :-)

 

right lol its all an adventure... but I found the problem my distribute cap want on all the way.... and I replaced it so now its running like a charm