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Old 08-15-04, 12:16 PM
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alternator?

car wont turn over does the clicking noise. i have a new drycell battery so i dont think its that. alternator or starter? any help would be appreciated
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check your starter...and your fuses...and make sure your car is grounded properly..
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Sounds like low battery voltage and most likely dirty or loose battery connections. Check for loose cables or corrision at the terminals.
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hit the starter, while cranking it over and see if it starts right up
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i have a new gel cell battery about 1 1/2 months old, that was relocated into the back compartment behind the drivers seat. could the alternator be draining the battery? thanks for the help
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jumped it and it started. im gonna clean out the terminals put some vasoline on them hopefully thats it. wiring was a little loose but not that bad. i tightened that up. thanks again for the help. so at least its not the starter. one down.
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