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12-07-2004, 08:31 PM
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fawking car wouldnt start. i drove to and from work, to the gym and after my workout my car wouldnt start. i unlocked it, sat down, situated a few things, (all while lights are on) and then proceeded to start it. click click click WTF!?! click click click. so i jumped it off and it started fine. i drove around 10 minutes then parked it. i have only had the car a little over a year, and it was acura certified (dosnt that mean it was new battery?) alternator? dead battery? 
12-07-2004, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CLeanATL
fawking car wouldnt start. i drove to and from work, to the gym and after my workout my car wouldnt start. i unlocked it, sat down, situated a few things, (all while lights are on) and then proceeded to start it. click click click WTF!?! click click click. so i jumped it off and it started fine. i drove around 10 minutes then parked it. i have only had the car a little over a year, and it was acura certified (dosnt that mean it was new battery?) alternator? dead battery?
12-07-2004, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by clsal
have you had a chance to start is up again after that first incident? If it happens again, u might want to change out the battery if your car is a 01.
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click, click. click sound, tells me one thing.... the battery is dead...
could be your alternator is not charging it.. (alternator dead)
or
you just need a new battery.
let us know the outcome.
could be your alternator is not charging it.. (alternator dead)
or
you just need a new battery.
let us know the outcome.
12-07-2004, 11:28 PM
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Actually, just check and make sure that your battery terminal is completely snug! If you've messed with it (ie added wiring for a stereo and/or fogs or such) then they tend to come loose easily! I have that issue with mine occasionally...i'm going to get a new JL Audio terminal to replace it
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
Check your voltage, you should have a voltage of 13.2 with the car off. Any less and your battery is going bye-bye.
this is higher than my voltmeters have ever read, even on a brand new optima batt....
that and the capacitors are good indicators.. i usually see in the 12.5 range, and 14.4 with alt working...
12-08-2004, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
Check your voltage, you should have a voltage of 13.2 with the car off. Any less and your battery is going bye-bye.
On my 01 CL-S, the battery lasted a year and half. You are lucky and have nothing to complain about. My 
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My battery died 36 hours after i left the dealership i bought the car at! But they replaced it. It did the same thing as yours with the clicking and regular jumper cables couldn't get it going, i had to call AAA.
Sometimes batteries die, it's all part of the cycle of life. It's in heaven now with jebus. Just go to the store and buy a battery that looks like your old one and you'll forget all about it in a few days.
Sometimes batteries die, it's all part of the cycle of life. It's in heaven now with jebus. Just go to the store and buy a battery that looks like your old one and you'll forget all about it in a few days.
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