My car randomly wouldn't start yesterday. I was driving around a good amount just beforehand, and stopped to drop off a girl I was with to tan, and decided to wait for her in the parking lot.
When she was done, I tried to start the vehicle. It turned over very weakly for maybe half a second, then it just made a rapid ticking sound. Tried again, only made the ticking sound.
I had been listening to my radio the whole time I was waiting (about 15 minutes) and figured maybe I drained the battery too much; The system includes a small subwoofer that was running off the battery. BUT, my headlights worked, as did all my dashboard lights and dome light, and with my past vehicle, I didn't hear anything at all when the battery died.
I got my friend to come and attempt a jumpstart, which worked. I was thoroughly confused at this point. I've started it up a few times since then and it seems to be ok, so my question(s) is this:
What caused the car to be unable to start in the first place? What was the ticking (spark plug maybe)? Is this the first sign of trouble down the line? This is the first time this has happened and I've not had any mechanical problems with it up to this point.
I recently had my timing belt replaced about 500 miles ago if that's of any use. The place I took it generally does a good job though so I don't think that's related.
If anyone has had a similar experience or can tell me what's going on, I'd appreciate the info. Thanks
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Monday, April 2nd, 2007 AT 8:42 AM
