If you car sounds like it is clicking when you try to turn it over, it may be the alternator, but if it is NOT making a ticking sounds, it could possibly be the starter (or started solenoid). BUT also if you are unable to even jump it off, or if it jumps off after a while of trying, you may just have a dead cell in the battery, meaning that the battery MUST be replaced. Dead cell batteries show a full charge on a volt meter but they will not operate. And also if you have or know someone with a voltmeter, try to jump your car off and if it starts, check the voltage on the battery. if it between 13.5-14.9 your alternator is working, if it starts after jumping and it does NOT read this, it is your alternator.
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If it is your alternator, it should not take too long to jump the vehicle off. It will take about 10-15 minutes to start the car (if it does) if the battery just has a dead cell.
why after replaced the head gasket car wont turn over??jetta 2000 2.2l
It might need a new battery.
Did you install a fully charged battery of the correct group size and connect the cables securely? Did you incorrectly jumpstart the car with the cables reversed and break things before replacing the battery? Did it turn over before you replaced the battery?
The battery may not be fully charged to turn the engine over fast enough to start. The fuel pump may not be pumping fuel to the engine.
My guess is that it did not charge because mine did the same thing so it probably did not charge.
Check the battery first to see if it is fully charged. If it is, clean the battery posts off. After doing this if it will not start, then suspect the starter is defective.
If the battery is good and fully charged but the engine will not turn over then either the starter or the ignition switch is defective. Or you have a loose or corroded connection.
If a 94 Thunderbird starter will not turn over, the battery may be dead. The battery should be charged with jumper cables.
Something else is broken.
Check the charge on the battery, it may be faulty even though its not old. If the battery is charged then the starter motor may be old, brushes wear out over time.
2001 grand prix wont turn over keep trying and it kills the battery
Starter, battery, battery connections, neutral switch,