Car won't start. 1 day old battery, starter is good, but no start

[PCD_RS]

Hey guys. So I've had my 96 RS boosted for about 2 weeks now, and it's been running great till just a few days ago. It would not start at all. I thought it was my battery (it was an old battery) so I replaced the battery. Started fine when I installed the new battery, but the next day it would not start at all again. I thought my alternator was going, so I had my alternator tested and that is working properly as well. Also when I turn the key I know the starter works because it is clicking. So I'm at a loss of what else to think it is Please help me out guys. Thanks in advance for your help!

- Paul

 

[loser_635]

Does the engine rotate when you turn teh key?
or do you turn teh key and NOTHING happens?

 

[PCD_RS]

Nothing happens. The starter clicks then dies. Something is sucking all the juice out and I don't know what it is. Also in the instrument panel (where the speedometer and tach, etc.) the lights turn on realllly slowly and when I turn the key they all go out, and only the starter is clicking.

I jumped the car and it runs fine, but if I drive it for too long the low battery light turns on. When it's about to die the instrument panel lights flicker with the engine... Hope all that made sense guys.

 

[loser_635]

hmmm, sounds like you got a hair salon runnign their blow driers of your car.

But on topic. Sounds like a really bad drain somewhere.
or
the battery terminal connections could be loose or erroded? some wiring could be broke or loose or disconnected starting circuit? both could cause you to lose power in time causing your car to die

 

[PCD_RS]

Haha, that's was funny

Aight, bro, I'll check for those things. Thanks a lot.

 

[Boomer420s]

If you have a multimeter do this. Place red lead on Battery (+) and the black lead on the B+ terminal of the starter. This tells you if there is any opens in the circuit from the battery to the starter. Than place the red lead on the B+ terminal on the starter than place the black lead on the "S" terminal of the starter. This tells you if there are any opens in the in the soleniod. Finally check the ground by placing the red lead on the starter case and the black lead on the Negative (-). This should tell you if you have any opens in the ground circuit. That will tell you what exactly is wrong with the starter. When the lights dim as you start, one can assume that there is not enough voltage to turn the starter motor correctly. I am guessing you have some sort of a parasitic draw, which is draining your battery while your car sits.