battery needs charged or replaced. not to detract from the other guys answer, but you could also be experiencing a poor connection coming from the starter terminals or possibly have a faulty relay.
I wish I had the answer - this just started happening to me today.
first thing to check is the battery cables, corrosion will allow enough current for lights but not enough to engage the starter, once the terminals and cables are cleaned and tightened go to where the positive cable is connected to the starter and make sure it is clean and tight, then there is a smaller wire also going to the starter, same for it. If nothing helps have the battery tested, then remove the starter and have it tested as well before replacing either one
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Check your battery cable that runs down to your starter. It could be loose or corroded. Try to tighten it up. Even better take it off, use some sandpaper and clean it to bare metal. Then put it back on good and tight and that might solve your problem. If not it's probably your starter.
Yes. They work fine if the lights are off (ie. during the daytime) but when the lights are on all the brake lights are off. Our Grand Cherokee has tons of problems. The ac sometimes does not work, the gauges go crazy, the power windows play dead sometimes. We got it checked out. Mechanic says our body control module is going bad.
I'd be suspicious of the starter. I don't THINK an intrepid has a separate starter solenoid, if it does, that could be it too.
Don't use a computer much and don't spell well, sorry. I have a 2000 chev. S-10. I have changed the starter 3 times this last year, it works well for 4 to 6 months. then quits it just did again. The battery is charged and good, the lights are bright, the starter clicks but wont turn over. what else can I check? Thank you. Rich E. Don't use a computer much and don't spell well, sorry. I have a 2000 chev. S-10. I have changed the starter 3 times this last year, it works well for 4 to 6 months. then quits it just did again. The battery is charged and good, the lights are bright, the starter clicks but wont turn over. what else can I check? Thank you. Rich E.
This might help you a little bit,I have a 96 Cherokee that dose that, took it to shop still having problem your flywheel may be the problem you starter maybe in a dead spot on your flywheel(Missing a tooth)
Seized engine? Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cables? Bad starter? Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral safety switch? Bad Ignition switch?
Look for a loose or corroded battery cable. The problem may also be a faulty starter solenoid/relay switch - you might want to have it checked out.
Check where your battery cables mount to the starter & engine. It sounds like you have a dirty/corroded connection.... Either that, or your motor is tied up.
as a ford technition your prob is prob. the triger wire, which is the wire from the stater sol to the starter (small wire) which has a slide on connection on the starter, remove wire and clean the corrison and reinstall and it will be fine
Check for loose or corroded battery cables Could be starter solenoid is getting weak and needs replacing
AnswerDim lights and lots of clicks is an indication of too low a charge on the battery. When jump-starting, allow the battery to be attached to the jumper cables for about 5 minutes before trying to crank the engine. If that fails, check for loose battery cables at the battery, ground, or starter. If all connections are good, then the battery is too far gone and must be replaced. Note: You need to find out why the battery discharged - did you leave the lights on? is the alternator bad?.
I wish I had the answer - this just started happening to me today.
I also have a 2005 Laguna. And had the same problem.Turned out it was the battery.Charging it wasn't a solution.Changed it out and no more problems.
When you try to turn the car over, does it click? If it doesn't click, and the interrior lights stay on, then it is your starter. If it clicks, but just wont turn over, then try getting a tune up.