we just got the battery changed because it wouldnt start... today we tried to start it and it wouldnt work... whats up with it?
2007-08-05 17:15:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
when we try to start it it makes a ribrating noise
2007-08-05 17:28:09 · update #1
Not really enough info to help to much. Does it do anything when you turn the key , does it turn over and just not fire, does it just click. Could be a starter or seloniod, ignition switch, If it is a stick could be a bad clutch switch. With out more to go on there is really no telling.
2007-08-05 17:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might not have been the battery. The starter motor could be shot. Also, you could have a grounded connection that is draining the battery.
When the car didn't start, why did you replace the battery? Did the lights and radio still work? If so, the battery was fine. There are lots of things that can make a car not start. Starter, battery, ignition, fuel delivery. Any of those could malfunction and prevent the car from starting. Without a more complete description, it's hard to tell.
2007-08-06 00:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just because you charged a battery, it doesn't mean the battery took a charge, test to see if you have at least 12 volts, if you do test while trying to crank over engine, see if the volts drop, if they drop below 10 volts you may still have a battery problem, if you can jump start it, the problem is with the battery or connection
2007-08-06 00:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
could be several things, 1-bad starter,2-ignition switch,3-trans neutral switch,4-ground wire,5-power draw as a lite or something running battery down,. a series of test need to be done to determine source of problem.
2007-08-06 00:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maybe the starter motor.
But check the fuses 1st then make sure the leads are on right at the battery and they are tight.
2007-08-06 00:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by simonj_smith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok. this may earn u a hug from your mom. jump start the car and drive down to advance auto. leave car running. do not shut off. they will come out and test the charging system and tell you why your battery is dead for FREE!
2007-08-06 00:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by robert s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is probably not with the battery, but instead it may be the starter, or alternator.
2007-08-06 00:22:12 · answer #7 · answered by paul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the starter it happened 2 my maxima
its like a starting but not starting sound
it just sounds like gears scrapping
2007-08-06 00:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋