Car Won't Start/Turn Over

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Old May 21, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Car Won't Start/Turn Over

Hi all,
I have an 03' Acura CL. Today, when I went to start it, I just hear clicks. If I leave the key in, the various lights on the dish will blink and I hear clicks coming from various parts of the car like the windows and locks. I tried opening and closing the window, but it moved very slowly and only moved in a tiny bit in conjunction with the clicking sounds.
I am not very savvy on car stuff, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Your battery is dead. 100%.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Yup I agree! Definitely the battery! Batteries seem to only last a couple years now; so if it's more than say 2 or 3 it's time to be replaced!
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Old May 24, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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The clicks come from the starting relays opening and closing because they aren't getting enough power to open the circuit. When you hear a relay clicking repeatedly, always check out where the power is coming from.
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Old May 24, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Clicking for Durby

Hey Durby its not your Battery...sorry previous post its your starter ...it you tap your starter it will start right up... Starter all the way...if it was your battery you would hear the engine turn over but very slow then you would hear click click click....2 things to check...because i'm not by the car...first make sure battery terminals are tight...if it is your starter is located on your tranny( transmission) find a pole or lug tood tap...go in the car and there is what you have to change.

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Old May 24, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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did you find out what it was?
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Old May 25, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kidwond3r
Hey Durby its not your Battery...sorry previous post its your starter ...it you tap your starter it will start right up... Starter all the way...if it was your battery you would hear the engine turn over but very slow then you would hear click click click....2 things to check...because i'm not by the car...first make sure battery terminals are tight...if it is your starter is located on your tranny( transmission) find a pole or lug tood tap...go in the car and there is what you have to change.
A battery that has no juice left will also give you those clicks!
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