Car won't start

[mtg82814]

I own a 98 ford explorer.

when i try to start it, it just makes a fast ticking sound. it doesn't sound like anything is even turning over.

any idea's?

thanks

-mike

 

[TarHeel085]

DERR, a dead battery? :mattmoon:

 

[Stephen S]

Yep, sure thing = Dead battery.

 

[Alec]

Suggestions for a new battery:

Walmart model DT-1 if you wanna go the normal route. If you want something extremely heavy duty and cool, get an Optima.

 

[mmsdrummer]

Theres a good possibility that all you need to do is clean your battery connections. If you don't have the cleaner tool, you can use a screwdriver to scrape the connections.

 

[rockymntnhi]

Pour pepsi on the terminal ends , it'll clean right up .

 

[mtg82814]

I'm all set now

Ok, I'm just a moron when it comes to cars.

It turned out to be the battery. Although I didn't think it would be the battery because the lights and radio worked fine.

But every thing is fine now, I bought a new battery.

Thanks for the help.

-Mike

 

[Stephen S]

Glad you got it fixed! We're all happy to help around here.

That's the thing about batteries. They'll have plenty of juice to run the radio, the lights, and everything else electrical, but just not enough to roll the engine over. The starter draws A LOT more current than any of the other electrical stuff in the truck. It's common for them to still work and have the truck not start.