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My5ABaby · 04-07-2008, 11:52 AM

When my battery was clicking my voltage gauge would drop really low when I put the key to Start (also verified with a DMM). If that's happening, it's likely the battery connection. Also, my battery connection was fine in any other key position, just not the Start position, so don't assume that if you're getting voltage with the car off, you're getting it when it's trying to Start.

Hook up a multimeter to the battery terminal connectors (not the terminals themselves) and see if you're getting voltage when you try to start it. If you are, see if you're also getting voltage at the starter.

Disclaimer: I take no responsibility to for you getting hurt being a tard and running yourself over or something.

04-07-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	When my battery was clicking my voltage gauge would drop really low when I put the key to Start (also verified with a DMM). If that's happening, it's likely the battery connection. Also, my battery connection was fine in any other key position, just not the Start position, so don't assume that if you're getting voltage with the car off, you're getting it when it's trying to Start. Hook up a multimeter to the battery terminal connectors (not the terminals themselves) and see if you're getting voltage when you try to start it. If you are, see if you're also getting voltage at the starter. Disclaimer: I take no responsibility to for you getting hurt being a tard and running yourself over or something. Last edited by My5ABaby; 04-07-2008 at 11:55 AM.