my car wont start

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MISSABB
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I went out to start my car this morning. It started to turn over, then stopped. Now it just clicks when I turn the key. I let it sit for a while, then it did the same thing. The lights and everything work fine. Just wont start.  What's most likely to be wrong with it? What should I expect when it goes to the garage?
Nov 1, 2007 at 1:42 PM
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FAIRRACING31
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Sound's like your battery doesn't have enough voltage to work your starter. You should have 12 volts at the battery.
You also want to make sure your alternator is charging properly. You should have a charge from your alternator around 13.5 - 14 volt's.
Also be sure your battery terminals are clean and making good contact, as well as the battery cables.
From what you have said, it sound's like a bad battery, unless your alternator is not charging, battery terminals are not making good contact, battery cable bad.
Nov 1, 2007 at 3:34 PM
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