I just went to start it and all it did was click. The lights are working, didn't think to try the radio, and all the other things on the control panel seem to be working. Am I missing something? It's a new car. I want to get out of here. Thanks.
2007-06-17 06:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Zoey ♥ 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Zoe your car is under warranty if it is new Call the dealer and tell them it won't start should be a warranty phone number with your paperwork with both a local and emergency number. Hope this helps
Good luck
2007-06-17 06:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by ASmiles1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just because it's a new car, don't rule anything out. Anything man made won't last and can be defective at any time. There are several possiblilties and the most common has been covered, loose connection or dead battery. One simple quick test is turn on the key and notice the dash lights, interior light, and headlight. If they all work but go dim or go out when you turn the key to start, it probably is a dead battery or loose connection. If they don't go completely dim, it could be the starter. Of course, the starter trying to work but is frozen, it will pull the battery so much that it will dim the lights but they will immediately brighten again when the key is released. Try jumping the battery. If that doesn't make any difference, have the starter checked. If the car still is under warranty, the starter will be covered.
2007-06-17 07:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by bigrick45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the battery is low. This could be from a light being left on, or a problem with the charging system. Try having the car jump started. If it starts with a jump, and the charging system and battery are good, the battery will recharge as you drive.
If takes more power for the starter to work than for the lights or radio, so them working does not rule out a low battery!!
2007-06-17 06:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battery cable might be loose which might cause it not to recharge. Tighten it down, and if it still doesn't start, get a jumpstart! (turn off all lights and electricals) Good luck!
edit: if you do get it started by jumpstart, make sure that you leave it running for a little while, and also that it can start on its own after that.
2007-06-17 06:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i was going to say the starter, but bying it being a new car, then i ruled that out. try the battery terminals, they might be loose or dirty.iam going back to the starter, it could be stuck, try tapping it with a hammer, lightly.
2007-06-17 06:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the usual indication of a nearly dead battery.
2007-06-17 06:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. check the battery.
2. check igination system
3. check sparkling
4. check the fuel injection
5.check wiring
2007-06-17 06:17:25 · answer #7 · answered by sheratonsami 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your alternator. That'll cost you around $250.
Good luck.
2007-06-17 06:05:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋