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I just checked the cables and I guess the connection wasnt good. Because it started without a problem after that.
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:42 pm ] |
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It makes fast clicking sounds. Any idea what it is? |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:44 pm ] |
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High resistance in one or both battery cables due to corrosion, dirt, internal breakage and/or loose connections, or a dead battery. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:44 pm ] |
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Try cleaning the terminals on your battery and battery cables and making sure the battery cables are bolted on tight. |
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:32 pm ] |
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I think its the battery. Im charging it now if it doesnt work after the charge ill check the cables. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:46 pm ] |
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A dead battery = one click then nothing. A charged battery with loose/corroded terminals = lots of fast clicking. Try just reconnecting the battery securely. |
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:47 pm ] |
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Well I think I ran the battery down when I heard the clicking noise because I tried it again after that and only one click. |
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| Author: | Chuck [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:15 pm ] |
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Quote: Well I think I ran the battery down when I heard the clicking noise because I tried it again after that and only one click.
I doubt you ran it down that fast. One click = bad connection at the battery terminals (most of the time).
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:31 pm ] |
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I got it working, I rebuilt my carb and my car is way faster than before. Tomorrow Im going to work on the fuel line mod. |
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| Author: | ESP47 [ Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:20 pm ] |
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Well what did you do to get it working? |
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:32 pm ] |
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I just checked the cables and I guess the connection wasnt good. Because it started without a problem after that. |
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| Author: | Chuck [ Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:36 pm ] |
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Quote: I just checked the cables and I guess the connection wasnt good. Because it started without a problem after that.
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| Author: | dakight [ Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:59 am ] |
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I wish I had a dollar for everytime I've seen a car click once then show no sign of life. The battery cables get corroded then when the high current is passed through the corrosion build-up it turns into an electrical insulator. The car will click once when the switch is turned then the electrical system is as dead as if the cable had been pulled. Cleaning and tightening of the cables fixes it most every time. |
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| Author: | 75plyduster [ Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:27 pm ] |
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Looks like im replacing the cables. Its doing the same thing again. |
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| Author: | dank10fenny [ Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:36 pm ] |
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what do the terminals on the batt look like. make sure there not all pitted |
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| Author: | ESP47 [ Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:56 pm ] |
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I always used to use baking soda, a wire brush and a little water to clean off the battery and cable terminals. |
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