car ticks when tryin to start - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

splif60 · 12-05-2002, 10:13 PM

alright guys we had a light snow and alot of ice last night and when i went to start my car today i tried to turn it on and all i hear is a quick ticking sound and it wolnt turn over do you guys have any idea whats wrong??

jrojewski · 12-05-2002, 10:20 PM

is your battery dead.

skidtron89 · 12-06-2002, 01:47 AM

I agree that is the noise of a starter solenoid trying to engage but not being able to due to low current from a bad battery.

skidtron89 · 12-06-2002, 01:47 AM

I agree that is the noise of a starter solenoid trying to engage but not being able to due to low current from a bad battery.

skidtron89 · 12-06-2002, 01:47 AM

I agree that is the noise of a starter solenoid trying to engage but not being able to due to low current from a bad battery.

splif60 · 12-06-2002, 11:11 AM

but its a brand new battery that i put in less then a month ago

jrojewski · 12-06-2002, 11:13 AM

It may just need charged up.

splif60 · 12-06-2002, 11:49 AM

soon as all the ice melts i will try that