[Tempus_fugit]

Just a technical question here....tried to start my car today and I have no luck about it. I only heard clicking noise when I turned the ignition. The battery was fine when I jumped start it... Is there any other cause of why it won't start?

 

[Amplified2000]

The clicking noise usually means not enough currant is available in the battery to turn the starter over. More than likely one of three things happened.

1. Your battery is going bad
2. Your alternator is going bad
3. You have something draining your battery while the car is off, either some kind of short or you left something on like the lights.

 

[bjorkluv]

I had to replace the Battery on my old SE at 55,000 Miles. Most Likely your battery is ready to be changed out if it is the stock battery still...

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[Mee]

make sure the clamps are on the battery very tight. if its a bit loose, it can give you that click sound when you try to turn over.

 

[bjorkluv]

make sure the clamps are on the battery very tight. if its a bit loose, it can give you that click sound when you try to turn over.

True, also get a post cleaner brush and make sure the contact points are clean and fresh

 

[adc100]

Take the clamps off of the battery and clean with baking soda and water. Let them dri-coat the terminals and clamps with a light coat of Petroleum Jelly and reinstall.

 

[Tempus_fugit]

You guys are very helpful. Thanks a lot.

 

[Jasper]

same thing happened to my car. personally, i'd say get a gell-cell battery (yellowtop / redtop)
mine was due to a bad ground. i replaced the pole clamps and havent had a problem since.