clicking sound when trying to start?

2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LATONJA47
My car it has a clicking sound when trying to start but eventually it will start after a couple of tries I don’t know what the problem is, but the check engine light is on.
Aug 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Yep, this sounds like a classic weak battery I would remove it and take it to an auto parts store for testing; to be sure can you upload a short video of the noise it is making? Here is a video that can help you as well:

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