Car will not turn over

Tiny
GREGSS79
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  • 1997 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 234,000 MILES
I took the thermostat out, reconnected housing, and tried to start the car. The engine lurched and then the starter just started clicking.
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 AT 3:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight? Also, is the battery fully charged? If you are only getting a clicking, it sounds like either a bad connection (dirty, loose, corroded) or an issue with a weak battery. Take a look through these two links and let me know if they help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe

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Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 AT 5:46 PM

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