I have a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. Today, when I went to leave for work my car wouldn't start. The radio would play, but the lights kept flickering on and off and my car made this clicking sound, over and over again. When I went to turn my car on... nothing. Not a think, no screeching, no sort of sound at all. My gas gauge needle went up and down a few times also, when I would try to start my car.
This doesn't sound to me like a case of a dead battery but then again, I don't know much about cars. Help me please! Thank you all so very much!
2006-11-22 15:00:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your battery is too low or it's a bad starter. Your battery is low, but not so low that the radio and gauges wouldn't work. Then again, there is a slight possiblity that it could be starter related, but it is more likely your battery.
You probably need a new battery...try a jump start though. It may work.
2006-11-22 15:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Susie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a dead or dying battery. Could be a bad connection. Check the posts on the battery and see if they're loose or have corrosion. Corrosion can be carefully removed with a wire brush. You might get a jump, go to AutoZone or Auto parts store in your area and they will gladly test your battery for you. You may also need to get another jump there if you do not decide to make a new battery purchase. If you elect to purchase, likelihood is that they will put in for you. It takes 5 minutes. Cost?? $60-$80 with possible variance depending on location
2006-11-22 15:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by TN Seeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try the battery and its connections. It takes a lot of juice to start a car--so even with a near dead battery (or one with weak connections) the radio will play and you will get dim lights.
Before even springing for a new battery (unless you are due for one anyway) make sure your connection to the battery are good. Clean the posts--I even go as far as to scrap the posts a bit with a sharp knife, but scrap upwards as to not accidently puncture the battery.
2006-11-22 15:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not the battery otherwise the car radio wont go on maybee your starter or either the car is not getting enough fire supply from spark plugs and bogie cords best you jump start your car and go to a service centre,
2006-11-22 16:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by Vengace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever replaced the battery? If it's not that, maybe you need a new starter or maybe the alternator isn't charging the battery properly. Your car isn't that old so hopefully it's something simple. Good Luck!
2006-11-22 15:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battery sound low buy a cheap volt tester 12 volt type should read 12 + volts if not charge battery or replace it then have charging system tested..
2006-11-22 15:18:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mudd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A clicking sound is your starter. You might get it to start if you tap the starter with a hammer. But it's kind of buried and hard to get to in a Sunfire.
2006-11-22 15:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by upside down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be dirty terminals,or most likly be your battery.
The Battery will have a dead cell and in turn will cause a short circuit in the other cells.
Waltz.
2006-11-22 15:50:48 · answer #8 · answered by waltzsingmatilda2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and it does sound like a bad case of dead battery or an alarm system that worked too well if it has an alarm system on It it may have malfunctioned on it,but i have seen a few of them do exactly what yours done,when the battery went dead on them,,just have it checked,and repaired it also could be a bad solenoid switch on it,,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-11-22 15:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like the problem is that it's a Pontiac Sunfire.
2006-11-22 15:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by 123..WAIT! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋