1998 Hyundai Excel Possible electric problems

Tiny
KATHLEEN92
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  • 1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL
  • 3 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 173,000 MILES
Hi there,

Every time I try to start the car it won't start and the central locking keeps moving. I've checked to see if it's the battery by jump starting however there is a green light on the battery and it still didn't start. Any ideas of what my problem may be?

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Kathleen
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Saturday, April 5th, 2014 AT 6:56 PM

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Tiny
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Kathleen:

I have to be honest, it sounds like a weak battery. Does the start even turn the engine over? If not, do you hear a click or clicking when you try to start it?
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Saturday, April 5th, 2014 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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Nah it doesn't turn the engine over. Yes I do hear a clicking noise when I try to turn the ignition on.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2014 AT 7:54 PM
Tiny
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Have the battery tested. I feel you'll find that it is weak and doesn't pass a load test. Most parts stores will test it for free.
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Monday, April 7th, 2014 AT 5:32 AM

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