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SmoothMoveExLax
12-12-2007, 10:14 AM
This morning I tired to start my car, and when I turned the key, all I got was a rapid clicking sound. All of my dash lights and headlights still came on, so I don't think it's the battery. Is it maybe ignition, or alternator??
Krdshrk
12-12-2007, 10:20 AM
It's the battery. Not enough juice in the battery to start the car.

I know this - it's happened to me way too much.
Mike_Hunt
12-12-2007, 12:57 PM
yup battery...
SmoothMoveExLax
12-12-2007, 03:20 PM
Yeah, got it jumped...kinda worried me for a minute lol.. Thanks anyways!
trrbo_tc
12-12-2007, 07:41 PM
time for a new red or yellow top optima battery
Space Cadet
12-12-2007, 07:52 PM
time for a new red or yellow top optima battery

:up: :md:
SmoothMoveExLax
12-12-2007, 08:00 PM
mmmmmhmmm!!
Krdshrk
12-12-2007, 10:35 PM
After this one dies on me, I'll be doing that. I'm on my 3rd battery already. Each time it's gotten warranty replaced.
SmoothMoveExLax
12-12-2007, 11:57 PM
I don't blame you ^^, although the optima is a great battery, you can't beat warranty replacement! :up:
hawgs74
12-13-2007, 03:54 PM
My Optima has a 3-yr warranty
fightinsk8ers
12-13-2007, 04:10 PM
so optima is a good battery lol?
07tc559
12-13-2007, 05:20 PM
i used to work for auto zone...so it could be your battery...the way you check if its your alternator is if the new battery drains as well....or you could always take the alternator out and get that tested...we would get alot of people that had that problem...:up:
SmoothMoveExLax
12-13-2007, 05:39 PM
Yeah, an alternator problem would suck...
gammatnt
12-13-2007, 07:18 PM
if you going to get the Optima battery, get the Red Top, It is faster charging and discharging rate than Yellow Top.

other alternatives :
http://scosche.com (http://scosche.com/efx.aspx?CategoryID=51)

http://www.svrbatteries.com/

http://www.kinetikaudio.com/
Krdshrk
12-13-2007, 11:09 PM
They tested my alternator - there's nothing wrong with it.
SmoothMoveExLax
12-14-2007, 10:05 AM
That's always good to hear!
exp tC
01-04-2008, 01:00 PM
awesome..
i had this happen to me like three times already... out of the blue... i noticed its been when i dont drive it for like a two day period...
so its probably my batt :thx:
Krdshrk
01-04-2008, 01:33 PM
If that's the case go to the dealership and have them replace the battery under warranty. IT shouldn't go bad that quickly.
exp tC
01-04-2008, 04:11 PM
true.. but i still have to get like a yellow top cuz of the system i have, now plus im getting a bigger one