Car refuses to start.

by **Jakecallun20** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:09 pm

I get in my car today, turn the key and it tries to crank, all my electronics go haywire and then this weird repetitive ticking sound started, it didn't stop till I let go of the key. I don't know if this is caused by the battery, starter or some other part. I have my battery charging right now, will unplug it tomorrow. This pisses me off, My friend not 10 minutes before I got in the car called me and asked if Toyota's were reliable (hes trying to buy a new car) and I told him they were. I was very late for a meeting because of this. Any help with this problem is appreciated. Thx.

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:36 pm

yeah double check connections, check on starter.. it can be a simple issue, hope its not a big one. keep us updated man!

by **dvdchris45** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:38 pm

the weird repetitive ticking you're talking about is a dead battery. same happened to my car a year back when my system completely drained the OE battery o_O

by **Sebas007** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:48 pm

Chris may be right ! I had an issue with my old '93 Camry. When I was turning the key I was hearing 1 tick everytime I was trying (on your side, you are hearing many). My problem was a little plug between the the battery to the starter that was not clean and strong enough. To solve the problem I had to unplug it and replug it...or play a bit with it and retry...

by **Jakecallun20** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:34 pm

I'm hoping it is the battery, It just kinda took me by surprise. I have never heard that sound from a dead battery before. Not to mention my electronics shutting off then coming back on w/o touching them. I'll find out tomorrow.

by **pythonjosh** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:41 pm

The clicking is the starter crank probe extending out (or attempting to) a very minimal length not even reaching the flywheel. So it clicks when the probe returns from its millimeter(+/-) of travel. Now you know what a drained battery sounds like. Jump or compression start (manuals only) and you're good.

by **xh0rnsb0yx** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:33 pm

wow this exact same thing happened to me 2 days ago..

annoying ticking noise when i was trying to start the car..got my battery tested for free and they said it had 76 - something that stands for the amount of power.

your supposed to have a minimum of 600 something power so i bought a new one (ouch) and it worked fine

by **pythonjosh** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:36 pm

If anybody is gonna buy a battery, get an Optima Yellow or Red top, you won't be disappointed.

by **Americanctm10** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:56 pm

Yep its just a dead battery. Most toyotas make that clicking noise when the battery is dead. Same thing happened to me, i just bought a new one. So if you recharge your battery, or buy a new one you should be good to go.

by **DrLove** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:56 pm

Same thing happened to me this week!

it was the battery... now the car is starting fine..sometimes it doesnt start on first click but it s -20C here and I guess that my starter is becoming kind of old! lol.. for now all is ok for me after 1 week wih the new battery.

by **LatinUSMC** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:11 pm

YUP WHAT HE SAID....its the batteryy son..i fell asleep waiting for my GF to finish xmas shopping w the radio on..so Daddy-Milt had to come and recue me w a jump start..

thanks daddy

by **Jakecallun20** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:53 pm

I appreciate all the help, It was my battery. I charged it and and cleaned up the terminals and clamp things. I will have to replace the battery, and get two new terminal clamps. Not sure which kind of battery i'll get, but Ill check out the optimas.

by **pythonjosh** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:07 am

Jakecallun20 wrote:I appreciate all the help, It was my battery. I charged it and and cleaned up the terminals and clamp things. I will have to replace the battery, and get two new terminal clamps. Not sure which kind of battery i'll get, but Ill check out the optimas.

Once you go Optima, you'll never want another stupid water battery ever again.

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:20 am

sounds like fuel pump problem. check the fuse first

by **Jakecallun20** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:46 pm

All is good, bought a new battery, terminal clamps and refit the terminal plugs and it works good as new. Thanks for all the help

Car refuses to start.

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