Car not turning on, hearing a rapid CLICK CLICK sound

[Bossmonkee]

I noticed 2 days ago my car wont start, everytime I tried turning it on all I hear is a rapid clicking sound (almost sounds like an electric taser). I also noticed that lights dont dim, windows roll down fine, radio works, even the alarm system is ok. So I got a few people to help push my car in order to jump start it and I was finally back on the road, when I got home, I revved it a few times and ever since then its been starting without any problems. So I have been wondering what caused that issue? and do any of you think I should get it checked? or was it just some sort of glitch? Could it possibly be because of rain, cos I noticed that it rained a bit heavily during that day so wondering if it was a factor, cause I dont know much about cars and what I would like to avoid is bringing it to a shop and get told by some hustler mechanics that my problems are this serious when actually its not, so I prefer to consult some of you guys here before making a decision

[jhunpan]

Ngyari na to sakin dati nagpalit nga ako ng batt gnun p rin nag loose lng pla ung begative terminal ko ppntang body grounding yun ok na and i pay 200 sar for that tightening of that bolt hahaha learn from experience din

[jick.cejoco]

I noticed 2 days ago my car wont start, everytime I tried turning it on all I hear is a rapid clicking sound (almost sounds like an electric taser). I also noticed that lights dont dim, windows roll down fine, radio works, even the alarm system is ok. So I got a few people to help push my car in order to jump start it and I was finally back on the road, when I got home, I revved it a few times and ever since then its been starting without any problems. So I have been wondering what caused that issue? and do any of you think I should get it checked? or was it just some sort of glitch? Could it possibly be because of rain, cos I noticed that it rained a bit heavily during that day so wondering if it was a factor, cause I dont know much about cars and what I would like to avoid is bringing it to a shop and get told by some hustler mechanics that my problems are this serious when actually its not, so I prefer to consult some of you guys here before making a decision

ano klase gid kutsi mo ya?
what is the make model mileage and service history of your car? has this happened before? what was the frequency of the event of the no-crank condition? does it have an anti theft system?

[jick.cejoco]

I noticed 2 days ago my car wont start, everytime I tried turning it on all I hear is a rapid clicking sound (almost sounds like an electric taser). I also noticed that lights dont dim, windows roll down fine, radio works, even the alarm system is ok. So I got a few people to help push my car in order to jump start it and I was finally back on the road, when I got home, I revved it a few times and ever since then its been starting without any problems. So I have been wondering what caused that issue? and do any of you think I should get it checked? or was it just some sort of glitch? Could it possibly be because of rain, cos I noticed that it rained a bit heavily during that day so wondering if it was a factor, cause I dont know much about cars and what I would like to avoid is bringing it to a shop and get told by some hustler mechanics that my problems are this serious when actually its not, so I prefer to consult some of you guys here before making a decision

ano klase gid kutsi mo ya?
what is the make model mileage and service history of your car? has this happened before? what was the frequency of the event of the no-crank condition? does it have an anti theft system?

[JohnM]

The recent rain could have caused your alternator belt to slip and as a result the battery was undercharged. You can try going to a car battery shop and ask them to test the system.

[StockEngine]

the clicking sound is from the relay. fyi. relays do fail....not sure what your exact problem is.

[Bossmonkee]

ano klase gid kutsi mo ya?
what is the make model mileage and service history of your car? has this happened before? what was the frequency of the event of the no-crank condition? does it have an anti theft system?

Its a 2008 hyundai getz, very well maintained, 100k mileage, newly changed oil, first time this happened to my car, and only happened once ever since the heavy rain, and yes it has an alarm system

Also thanks to those that gave suggestions, Ill have the battery taken a look at, maybe the cable got loose, or the alternator belt may have slipped.

[jick.cejoco]

have a cranking current draw test done and while doing that, observe the battery voltage at the battery terminals. the voltage while cranking must not drop below 10 volts. there is a possibility that the rain water might have intruded into the starter motor causing corrosion or sticking carbon brushes.

[jaypee10]

maaring sa battery terminal.maluwag.or sa alternator na minsan nag chacharge.at minsan hindi,.

or madumi na ung starter mo.

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maaring sa battery terminal.maluwag.or sa alternator na minsan nag chacharge.at minsan hindi,.

or madumi na ung starter mo.

[Yatta]

Relay yan.

[yebo]

Yung click sound relay yun. Pumapalo yung relay pero di nagreredondo due to 1 or more of the following:
1. Loose or dirty battery terminals. Retight and clean.
2. Low battery voltage. Maybe bad charging system, or battery already not charging. Napalitan na ba ng battery?
3. Starter solenoid contacts damaged. This is the most probable cause in your case since you said the lights do not dim when you try to start the car (i am assuming tama description mo ha). Pag on ang headlights at di nag-dim pag start mo then that is a good sign the starter solenoids are not making any contacts at all.

[Buging_King]

Yung click sound relay yun. Pumapalo yung relay pero di nagreredondo due to 1 or more of the following:
1. Loose or dirty battery terminals. Retight and clean.
2. Low battery voltage. Maybe bad charging system, or battery already not charging. Napalitan na ba ng battery?
3. Starter solenoid contacts damaged. This is the most probable cause in your case since you said the lights do not dim when you try to start the car (i am assuming tama description mo ha). Pag on ang headlights at di nag-dim pag start mo then that is a good sign the starter solenoids are not making any contacts at all.

i'll add Check/Replace Ignition Key Contact.

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Yung click sound relay yun. Pumapalo yung relay pero di nagreredondo due to 1 or more of the following:
1. Loose or dirty battery terminals. Retight and clean.
2. Low battery voltage. Maybe bad charging system, or battery already not charging. Napalitan na ba ng battery?
3. Starter solenoid contacts damaged. This is the most probable cause in your case since you said the lights do not dim when you try to start the car (i am assuming tama description mo ha). Pag on ang headlights at di nag-dim pag start mo then that is a good sign the starter solenoids are not making any contacts at all.

i'll add Check/Replace Ignition Key Contact.

[1D4LV]

I noticed 2 days ago my car wont start, everytime I tried turning it on all I hear is a rapid clicking sound (almost sounds like an electric taser). I also noticed that lights dont dim, windows roll down fine, radio works, even the alarm system is ok. So I got a few people to help push my car in order to jump start it and I was finally back on the road, when I got home, I revved it a few times and ever since then its been starting without any problems. So I have been wondering what caused that issue? and do any of you think I should get it checked? or was it just some sort of glitch? Could it possibly be because of rain, cos I noticed that it rained a bit heavily during that day so wondering if it was a factor, cause I dont know much about cars and what I would like to avoid is bringing it to a shop and get told by some hustler mechanics that my problems are this serious when actually its not, so I prefer to consult some of you guys here before making a decision

pag click lang, radio, windows and alarm is working and lights are sort of getting crazy, battery yan.

[crosswind]

I noticed 2 days ago my car wont start, everytime I tried turning it on all I hear is a rapid clicking sound (almost sounds like an electric taser). I also noticed that lights dont dim, windows roll down fine, radio works, even the alarm system is ok. So I got a few people to help push my car in order to jump start it and I was finally back on the road, when I got home, I revved it a few times and ever since then its been starting without any problems. So I have been wondering what caused that issue? and do any of you think I should get it checked? or was it just some sort of glitch? Could it possibly be because of rain, cos I noticed that it rained a bit heavily during that day so wondering if it was a factor, cause I dont know much about cars and what I would like to avoid is bringing it to a shop and get told by some hustler mechanics that my problems are this serious when actually its not, so I prefer to consult some of you guys here before making a decision

Is your car an automatic check if your shifter is positioned in P and D

[zen..]

Maluwang na battery terminal.

[yebo]

Pag nasa p or d ang shifter there won't even be a click.

[Andy Daniel]

Looking for advice from car expert friends here. Gist is I have a car electrical technician who owns his own shop say one thing and my Casa (car dealer) say another thing needs to be done. My predicament is who do I listen to?

If you are still reading along, details are: Honda City 2014. Push button start. electrical technician said there is a malfunctioning grounded terminal in my car alarm causing my battery to drain. No problem with my starter. He said bring it in to the Dealer to have Alarm electrical checked. Dealer said, your Starter needs to be replaced because your solenoid (or some technical sounding thing) is already corroded.

I am torn who to listen to. Any suggestions?

[17Sphynx17]

Looking for advice from car expert friends here. Gist is I have a car electrical technician who owns his own shop say one thing and my Casa (car dealer) say another thing needs to be done. My predicament is who do I listen to?

If you are still reading along, details are: Honda City 2014. Push button start. electrical technician said there is a malfunctioning grounded terminal in my car alarm causing my battery to drain. No problem with my starter. He said bring it in to the Dealer to have Alarm electrical checked. Dealer said, your Starter needs to be replaced because your solenoid (or some technical sounding thing) is already corroded.

I am torn who to listen to. Any suggestions?

If sabi ng electrician na consult mo was that may "battery drain" na issue lang. My question, so nung nag jumper ka ng new/okay battery umandar na agad kotse or hirap pa din mag redondo?

May clicking sound ba per this thread title or none?

[coiter]

Looking for advice from car expert friends here. Gist is I have a car electrical technician who owns his own shop say one thing and my Casa (car dealer) say another thing needs to be done. My predicament is who do I listen to?

If you are still reading along, details are: Honda City 2014. Push button start. electrical technician said there is a malfunctioning grounded terminal in my car alarm causing my battery to drain. No problem with my starter. He said bring it in to the Dealer to have Alarm electrical checked. Dealer said, your Starter needs to be replaced because your solenoid (or some technical sounding thing) is already corroded.

I am torn who to listen to. Any suggestions?

does the battery actually get drained when your car is not used? if so, then the electrical technician might be correct. i don't think a corroded solenoid would drain your battery unless you try to crank your engine until maubos battery.

[fireice2]

Battery drain yan.

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