00 monte carlo ss wont start?

Question

I just brought this car and it doesnt start i took out the battery and took it to autozone i was told i need a new battery since it had a dead cell ok so i got a new one right and the car worked for about 3 days now its the same thing when i turn the key to start and it make this clicking noise i turn on the headlights they work and everything else starts inside help the only way i can turn on the car is when i jump it any ideas

Answer 1

it sounds to me like its either the alternator or the starter. if you got a new battery and after awhile it went dead, then its probably the alternator isnt charging the battery. check the cable ends to make sure they are clean and tight.

Answer 2

It sounds like when you get the car started you need to get Auto Zone to check the alternator.  They can check it with the car running.  Your alternator charges the battery and if it is bad or has a low charge output it will eventually not keep up with your battery's need for charge.  Your new battery is probably still good but will go bad if you don't fix the alternator problem.  Hope it helps.

Answer 3

sure

Answer 4

L:ook at the battery Cables, the one going to the starter which is Positive might be corroded or loose. Also check the Negative cable going to ground making sure it is Tight and not loose. Check to see if you can jump the starter taking the small wire off the solenoid and jumping it to positive and see if the starter works.

Answer 5

Check all ground connections to the batttery, starter and alternator.

Have your alternator and starter checked.

My guess is that there is something draining your battery..

Answer 6

You,my good man have a bad starter or starter solenoid.