Clicking sound when trying to start?

Tiny
LATONJA47
  • MEMBER
  • 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
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.
Friday, August 8th, 2025 AT 5:09 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 54,137 POSTS
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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
Image (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 AT 9:58 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Cranking Over Content

Car Not Cranking? Try This | EASY
VIDEO
Car Not Cranking? Try This | EASY
Instructional repair video
Starter Not Working
GUIDE
Starter Not Working
This guide is designed to help you identify whether the issue with your non-working starter motor is due to an electrical problem or a fault within the starter motor itself...
VIEW MORE