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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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hey guys, so winter is here but this is my first winter in winnipeg where i have to store the car for the winter. i started it 2 1/2 weeks ago, today i went and bought a battery minder to hook up to it and put some fuel stabilizer in it. then i tried to start it and it just makes clicking noises. wtf? is the battery dead after only 2 weeks of not driving or maybe something is frozen? if u guys think its the battery or have a wqay to find out if it is please let me know.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Check if your cars in drive if it's auto.

Check if your clutch is pushed in if your manual.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Sounds like the battery is dead. Not enough cold cranking amps. How old is the battery?
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Yep, battery! Or there may be corrosion on the cables or battery posts or they may not be tight...but it's probably dead.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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I agree the battery sounds like the likely culprit
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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clicking is a sure sign of battery. That b*tch cant turn the car/starter over at all.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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deff battery and check the altinator while your at it
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Mine did that after only one week in a garage. Just get it jump started and it will be fine. Mine hasn't had any problems since then.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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The Shaker-500 wrath strikes again [:@]
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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lol. i dont have a shaker, but i do have a sub installed with some power cords leading to the amp, i wonder if maybe it is sucking juice when the car is turned off? also, my battery is the factory one, so its about 3 years old, how long should a battery last?



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