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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Default Car won't start

97 2.8 m q
battery died about a month ago jumped it. since then it has been having rough starts. this morning it would not start. i tried to jump it but nothing. there is power to the car, but it wont turn. I just here a fast clicking sound that comes from what seems to be behind the drivers side wheel well. I had the ignition and starter replaced less than a year ago at the dealership. any suggestions?
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Default Fast clicking = not enough power from battery or a bad ground

did you try to jump start the car?


Boosting the battery is usually better but jumping should do it , other than that im guessing its a bad ground.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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Default New battery or clean the connection on your old one

but most likely is dead battery.Just replaced(u can always check if it has a power with voltometer)
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