BIGAL8899 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 today i got in my car and tryed to start it and nothing. the radio and all the lights turn on and its just clicks when i try to start it. I jumped started it and thought it was just my battery, then after letting it run for a while it wouldnt start again. im thinking its the starter. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch1011 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Charge the battery and have it tested. If the car starts when jump started, its not the starter. If the battery tests ok after charging, check the alternator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL8899 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 ok thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 it's not your starter My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL8899 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 funny shit, i called my friend over to look at it wit me, turns out is was jus the cables. There was too much corrosion around the cables and it wasnt getting a good connection to the battery, so i cleaned them off wit a toothbrush and it works fine now. thanks for the advice anways fella's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I thought most of us learned years ago...clean the cables first. If every thing works but it won't start it's dirty cables 9 out 10 times. Sorry I didn't see this thread sooner. I learned that about 1978 on my 340 Duster. How old is your car ? if it's 5 or 6 years old, you may want to think about a new battery before winter sets in. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL8899 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 yea its an 06, and i got a new battery anyway, becuase i thought it was that at first...lol....im an idiot!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.