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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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I put a new O2 sensor in today and reset the computer to clear the ses light. The car started fine before but after when I turned the key all I got was a clicking sound from the starter(i think). I reset the computer again because I thought I may have screwed something up but i still just got clicking. I then push started the car and it started but the service vehicle light came on(I think from push starting it). I drove it around and brought it home and turned it off and on and it started fine and the light turned off. so i thought it was fixed but the I went to start it after just a few mins. and it started to turn but then started clicking again and now everytime I try all I get is clicking. Is this a starter problem, battery problem or mabey fuses. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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sounds like you need a new battery, autopart stores can charge them, that might help, i dunno, how old is the barrery btw?
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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just push started it again and everything worked fine alt. was charging at just over 13 volts acording to the gauge. Tried to let the battery charge for awhile then turned it off and on about three times and it was fine. Im thinking the battery is going south on me. I will take it to go get checked out tom.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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battery is five years old and has 40K on it, so that is what I am thinking also. thanks.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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if its puting out 13v when its running the alt. is doing its job. when you turn the key on and not start it how many volts does it read
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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battery's are usually replaced every 3 years, so i got my money on that battery.
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