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Q: Could bad battery terminals cause a car to not start?
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What could cause my 97 Blazer to be difficult to start?

Several things a weak battery , the terminals on the battery are not tight enough or a bad starter.


What would cause your car not to start with a fully charged battery?

Corrosion on the wires, bad starter or starter solenoid, worn flywheel or flexplate, many things. Even just corroded battery terminals could cause no start.


Why does Mazda tribute just click when i try to start it?

Corroded battery terminals, defective battery, or starter.Corroded battery terminals, defective battery, or starter.


Will a bad ignition relay on the 1997 sc2 cause it to click when you turn the key and create problems to start vehicle?

That's more likely to be caused by a low battery or corroded battery terminals but it COULD be the starter. If you can jump start it you probably have a faulty battery or alternator.


What does loose battery cables cause?

Hard starting, corrosion at terminals, eventually cause a weak charge on the battery from cranking too much, will not start at all, can cause your carburetor to flood.


Why would a Ford F-150 not start and all you get is a clicking noise when you turn the key?

It could be solenoid, starter, battery, alternator not CHARGING the battery or corroded battery terminals.


When you turned the key in your car to start it you heard a clicking sound What could that be?

There are a few possibilities: Low battery, either because the alternator isn't keeping the battery charged or the battery is old and has failed. Corroded battery terminals, usually an indicator that the battery is blowing acid fumes. Batteries usually don't last long after the terminals start to corrode. Faulty starter solenoid. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT COULD BE YOUR STARTED CYLINOID


What would cause your car to not start?

if the battery isn't dead, or the terminals loose or dirty, number one cause - ignition problem (spark plugs not getting electricity)


What could cause your 87 Honda Accord to not start?

No battery.


Do you need to replace the starter in a 1999 olds cutlass if the moteor will crank sometimes and sometimes not at all?

Maybe. Could also be battery related. Start by cleaning your battery posts and making sure the terminals are tight and not corroded. Loose/dirty battery terminals can cause all kinds of electrical problems. Most auto parts stores will check starters and batteries (and alternators) for free. The battery is easiest; you can drive the car to the store (if it will start) and they can check it in the car. If the battery is OK and the terminals are clean, get the starter checked; you have to remove it to do that. They will (I'm sure) be glad to sell you a new one if it's bad.


What do you do if the engine clicks but does not start when you turn the key on your 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?

the most likely cause is a flat battery and or dirty battery terminals check all electrical connections from battery to starter (hope this helps)


Will a loose battery wire cause a battery to go dead?

No. A loose battery connector will cause problems drawing power from the battery to start the vehicle, and it may present a bit of a problem charging it (but that is not likely because the charging current is low compared to the starting current). If you have a loose connector and the battery goes dead, clean and tighten your battery terminals and start making some checks. The loose connector will not cause your battery to go dead.