Need help car wont start!

[92HybridHatch]

Went to start my car and all i get is a really fast click, click, click.

we put in a new starter couple of weeks ago and it was running fine then this happended. Could it be my alternator? How can i tell?

Any help is appreciated!

thanks in advance.

[kommon_sense]

clicks? Wondering if it is the ignition.

Anyways, troubleshoot and start with the basics. are you getting spark and/or fuel?

[kinghawk]

Fast clicks is a result of not enough "power" going to the starter. You stated that you had changed your starter not long ago so I would first check the connections on the starter. I would also )to diagnose the problem and for regular matinence) clean the top of the battery with baking soda ( to neutralize the acid and cut down on a voltage leak which may be a source of your problem and clean your battery terminals. If youve got a multimeter connect it in parralel to the battery, meaning positive to positive and negative to negative and crank the motor, see how low the voltage goes, it shouldnt change more than 2 volts or so and not be below 11.5 volts. Try this and get back to us.

[NationsMostWanted]

Originally Posted by 92HybridHatch

Went to start my car and all i get is a really fast click, click, click.

we put in a new starter couple of weeks ago and it was running fine then this happended. Could it be my alternator? How can i tell?

Any help is appreciated!

thanks in advance.

start off and see if ur battery is charged and good.

[jon]

if you are getting clicks, you have enough voltage in your battery, but not enough ccas(cold cranking amps) jump your car and take it to a dealer or somthing and have them run a battery tester on it and most shops have the same stuff my shop has, it is a midtronics battery tester and you can test voltage, cca, charging load and all sorts of stuff on it. that will more than likley diagnose your problem

[NationsMostWanted]

Originally Posted by BFK_SI_EG

if you are getting clicks, you have enough voltage in your battery, but not enough ccas(cold cranking amps) jump your car and take it to a dealer or somthing and have them run a battery tester on it and most shops have the same stuff my shop has, it is a midtronics battery tester and you can test voltage, cca, charging load and all sorts of stuff on it. that will more than likley diagnose your problem

u guys dont use the carbon pile ones? we got the old school snap on one with the knob.

[jon]

Originally Posted by asianpride559

u guys dont use the carbon pile ones? we got the old school snap on one with the knob.

the vat 40, those things are origional gangster equipment. those things are what i learned with

[92HybridHatch]

thanks guys im gonna have a buddy of mine take my battery to a shop this morning, work has been hecktik and i have my girls car so i will get back to yall later tonight i hope.

thanks for the advice.

[jon]

no problem man, im just glad we are here to help