When I try to start car I just get a clicking noise

Asked by TA70ss Jan 26, 2014 at 12:34 PM about the 1995 Lexus ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It's cold (24degrees) stared the car yesterday fine. Today go to start and just getting a
fast clicking noise and battery is fine.

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All because a battery has 12 volts does not mean that it still has enough cold cranking amps to start a car in cold weather.

i have this issue on occasion after it sits for a day or two. You maybe right. I just may need to tighten the car battery in the trunk. SB

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