Will not start, only clicking

Tiny
PASTORJOHNNY
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Won't turn over, just clicking noise.
Monday, January 18th, 2021 AT 10:19 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,328 POSTS
Hi,

That usually indicates a weak battery or bad connection at the battery. First, make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight. Take a look through this link:

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

Next, here is a link that explains how to load test the battery at home.

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

try that and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Monday, January 18th, 2021 AT 8:34 PM

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