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Astra, clicking, won't start

  • 10-01-2016 12:07pm
    #1
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,033 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    Hoping soeone canadvise me here. I have a 2006 astra, over the past few days it has struggled to start but this morning it just gives a constant clicking and wont turn over

    I got a battery charger and it said the battery was charged, I should also say lights and radio etc. work fine

    Could the battery just have gone bad and won't charge now to a level that the car starts ?

    Thanks !


Comments

  • #2
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    It does sound like your battery is gone & needs to be replaced. Eventually due to time/cold/etc the battery won't take a charge like it used to, local motor factors would be able to sort you out with a new one. :)

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



  • #3
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,033 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    TherapyBoy wrote: »
    It does sound like your battery is gone & needs to be replaced. Eventually due to time/cold/etc the battery won't take a charge like it used to, local motor factors would be able to sort you out with a new one. :)

    Thanks ☺


  • #4
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,978 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    If car starts well if jumpstarted, then it's a battery.

    If no difference, then probably starter motor.


  • #5
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,033 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    Left the charger on it for a few hours more and when I reconnected the battery all worked !

    Might get a new battery and put it in though


  • #6
    JIdontknow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭JIdontknow


    Tom Cruises Left Nut wrote: »
    Left the charger on it for a few hours more and when I reconnected the battery all worked !

    Might get a new battery and put it in though

    There is a lot to be said for a new battery, especially for peace of mind at this time of year with the rain and cold. I had an ageing battery and there was always that weariness each time you go to start it especially after it laying up overnight or for a day or two.


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