Car will no start after returning back in 5 minutes.

Question

just went to subway. parked the car. ordered sandwich. came back in 5 minutes and the car wont start. Its a hot summers day here.

for the first 2/3 tries i heard normal startup sounds -- a hissy full sound-- but engine did not start. But after 4/5 tries, i stopped hearing even that full hissy sound. No all i hear is a fast click-click-click sound more like fast tapping sound a fast rat-a-tat.

Called for a ride and left my car. WHAT should i do? Is this a dead battery? I dont remember changing the battery for several years now.

thanks

Answer 1

Yes, dead battery, get it towed to a shop to replace the battery or have a friend bring you a new one and some tools.

Answer 2

heat got to your battery,sounds like you need a new battery if it has been years since the battery has been changed, but i would try cleaning the battery terminals an cable conectors first.if that would do it [start] i would take to a parts store an have it checked,auto zone,pep boys,orielys etc will usally check the battery for free.

Answer 3

bad battery or dirty connections or both