squishybot

got to my car today and it wouldn't start. looks like the battery has plenty of power, when i turn the key i hear clicking and the voltage gets sucked down (radio is in safe mode now). the engine doesn't even try to turn and it feels like the fuel pump is working.

i'm thinking the starter motor just seized up on me somehow, but i don't get how that would have happened out of the blue. any other ideas?

thanks!

TTnLA

does ur headlights turn on?

squishybot

yeah, all the electronics work when the key is in accessory mode. when i try to start the car, they tend to flicker.

TTnLA

when u go to start does it repeatedly click?

squishybot

yes, clicks repeatedly. sounds like the fuel pump is turning on and then flickering with the rest of the electronics.

TTnLA

when was the last time you changed your battery?

TTnLA

also did u try to get jumpd off?

squishybot

likely 2-3 yrs old? you're the 2nd to mention the battery. didn't have time to try a jump. just biked to where i had to go.

TTnLA

k if its able to b jumpd off its not ur starter.

squishybot

very true. just trying to get a list of possibles to look at.