It only makes a clicking sound when i hit start - Page 2

**jonathan180iq** · 06-13-2008, 05:34 PM

No joke that grounds can cause problems elsewhere.

I had installed new battery terminals on my wife's car becuase the flimsy little factory ones had almost wasted away. In doing so, I had to replace the main ground wire. After about 2000 miles it had come ever so slightly loose and was causing several problems.

For one, it would turn over the starter but didn't supply enough juice to supply spark.
Then, if the car ever did start, it would occasionaly miss and sometimes just totally turn off. (Yeah it was scary)
I had done several different things looking for problems. I replaced a leaky valve cover gasket (which needed to be done anyway), installed new plugs and wires, kept the terminals shiny clean. Then, one day, I found the slightly loose ground bolt and tightened it. Now, the car has ran like a champ ever since.

All of this, and every other electrical component would work just fine.

patrick_777 · 06-13-2008, 05:47 PM

Thanks to this and the other thread, I just got done running a wrench and screwdriver over nearly every electrical connection I could find to make sure they are tight.

Naturally, while I was there, I just HAD to wax and polish it. Funny how that happens.

mrlmd1 · 06-14-2008, 01:00 PM

This is most undoubtedly a bad battery and you should measure the voltage when you hit the start button. It probably will immediately drop down to 7-8 volts or less. The battery may measure 12v at rest but have no significant amp output when pushed as with the starter motor. The battery at a shop needs to be load tested. If you get a new battery, regardless what the shop tells you, put it on a charger overnight or at least for several hours before you put it into use. See the numerous other threads on here where this has been discussed to death.

Tru5abi · 06-17-2008, 07:05 PM

the battery was shot. Whenever their was a load on it, it would go out.
Took the battery to envy motorcycle they tested it. got a new one for $40

put the new battery in and it started right up.

And don't take motorcycle batterys to canadian tire they cant test it, gotta go to a bike shop

thx for the advice

06-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#11
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	No joke that grounds can cause problems elsewhere. I had installed new battery terminals on my wife's car becuase the flimsy little factory ones had almost wasted away. In doing so, I had to replace the main ground wire. After about 2000 miles it had come ever so slightly loose and was causing several problems. For one, it would turn over the starter but didn't supply enough juice to supply spark. Then, if the car ever did start, it would occasionaly miss and sometimes just totally turn off. (Yeah it was scary) I had done several different things looking for problems. I replaced a leaky valve cover gasket (which needed to be done anyway), installed new plugs and wires, kept the terminals shiny clean. Then, one day, I found the slightly loose ground bolt and tightened it. Now, the car has ran like a champ ever since. All of this, and every other electrical component would work just fine. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-13-2008, 05:47 PM	#12
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Thanks to this and the other thread, I just got done running a wrench and screwdriver over nearly every electrical connection I could find to make sure they are tight. Naturally, while I was there, I just HAD to wax and polish it. Funny how that happens. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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06-14-2008, 01:00 PM	#13
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	it only clicks when I hit start This is most undoubtedly a bad battery and you should measure the voltage when you hit the start button. It probably will immediately drop down to 7-8 volts or less. The battery may measure 12v at rest but have no significant amp output when pushed as with the starter motor. The battery at a shop needs to be load tested. If you get a new battery, regardless what the shop tells you, put it on a charger overnight or at least for several hours before you put it into use. See the numerous other threads on here where this has been discussed to death. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-17-2008, 07:05 PM	#14
Tru5abi Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13	the battery was shot. Whenever their was a load on it, it would go out. Took the battery to envy motorcycle they tested it. got a new one for $40 put the new battery in and it started right up. And don't take motorcycle batterys to canadian tire they cant test it, gotta go to a bike shop thx for the advice
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