My van has been sitting for about 45 days and.

Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE CARAVAN
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My van has been sitting for about 45 days and will not start now. When I turn the key it cranks but I also hear a tick tick from the engine. What is wrong?
Thursday, March 14th, 2013 AT 5:52 AM

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Tiny
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Start by charging the battery at a slow rate for an hour. Due to all the computer memory circuits that drain the battery, a good one can only be expected to crank the engine fast enough for starting after sitting for three weeks.
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013 AT 6:29 AM

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