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civiceater · 10-07-2004, 07:18 PM

Hi, this is like my first post, everything will go my way since I can just search and bam I got an answer. However, I came across with a problem. I have no idea what it is so I can't search specifically on it. I don't think it's my battery since the windows and lights work. I have attached a file, just click as and then save. You will notice the clicking. I have no idea what that is. HELP!!! Thanks

1st file: It's on the driver strut tower
http://gallery.thevboard.com/showpic...c=DSCI0008.AVI
2nd file: On the 3rd plug on top of the motor
http://gallery.thevboard.com/showpic...c=DSCI0010.AVI

THanks again.

statik · 10-07-2004, 07:25 PM

has the car been sitting, just because the lights go on doesnt mean the battery has enough voltage to start the car. Starter solenoid is clicking, so try testing the battery volatage or just jump starting it. If that doesnt work maybe get your started tested.

civiceater · 10-07-2004, 10:30 PM

Damn, just as I suspected. Yes it has been sitting for a while, but it was used like 2 weeks ago. I knew it was the starter after I posted this while I was driving the Spec. I'll try that thanks.

BTW, I'm planning to buy 1 battery for both cars later. So if I want to use the other, I'll just pop it in. Going with optima's, which one fits the 240 though? Will the 75/25 red top work?

SirWarrior · 10-09-2004, 05:46 PM

yep its the battery.

10-07-2004, 07:18 PM	#1
civiceater Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car wont start. It's not the battery Hi, this is like my first post, everything will go my way since I can just search and bam I got an answer. However, I came across with a problem. I have no idea what it is so I can't search specifically on it. I don't think it's my battery since the windows and lights work. I have attached a file, just click as and then save. You will notice the clicking. I have no idea what that is. HELP!!! Thanks 1st file: It's on the driver strut tower http://gallery.thevboard.com/showpic...c=DSCI0008.AVI 2nd file: On the 3rd plug on top of the motor http://gallery.thevboard.com/showpic...c=DSCI0010.AVI THanks again. __________________ 03 Silver Spec - I/H/E/TB mod/SS/MMI/NISMO-RSB/LTB/FSB/Rims/ExtremeContact 225/45/17 91 Maroon 240SX - S/T/O/C/K

10-07-2004, 07:25 PM	#2
statik Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 40 Posts: 1,358 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: statik Feedback Score: 0 reviews	has the car been sitting, just because the lights go on doesnt mean the battery has enough voltage to start the car. Starter solenoid is clicking, so try testing the battery volatage or just jump starting it. If that doesnt work maybe get your started tested. __________________ 97 240sx esaarr \| Current Status: SOLD

10-07-2004, 10:30 PM	#3
civiceater Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn, just as I suspected. Yes it has been sitting for a while, but it was used like 2 weeks ago. I knew it was the starter after I posted this while I was driving the Spec. I'll try that thanks. BTW, I'm planning to buy 1 battery for both cars later. So if I want to use the other, I'll just pop it in. Going with optima's, which one fits the 240 though? Will the 75/25 red top work? __________________ 03 Silver Spec - I/H/E/TB mod/SS/MMI/NISMO-RSB/LTB/FSB/Rims/ExtremeContact 225/45/17 91 Maroon 240SX - S/T/O/C/K

10-09-2004, 05:46 PM	#4
SirWarrior Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 762 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yep its the battery. __________________ 92 FastBack - Project 98 SE - Daily Driver