I tried to start my car and all I was getting was a clicking sound.....

Question

I tried jumping the car and it started right up. I drove it around for about 20 min and then parked the car again. Unfortunately this put me back to square one again. I would hear a clicking but it wouldn't start.

If it matters I have an 02 Chevy Cavilier.

Any ideas as to what the issue is? Could I just need a new battery? Could it be the alternator? I figure it can't be the starter as I did get it to run after jumping it.

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

I would check to make sure the cable ends are tight. If they are tight it would be a bad alternator.

Answer 2

Jump the vehicle again and drive it to Autozone there they have a machine that they can check your alternator, battery, and starter.  This will hopefully pinpoint the problem.  But also check your wires sometimes a loose connection can give you problems.    Good luck !!!

Answer 3

could be the battery have the battery checked at local parts store.

Answer 4

Have someone from autozone check if alternator is charging.  GM products have a lot of alternator problems.  

Answer 5

Check the battery connections . jump the car. remove the neg battery cable if car still run then shut of and get new battery. if it dies then you need an alternator.

Answer 6

Either your battery has gone bad, or the alternator is bad and not charging the battery.  Perhaps the belt is broken, and as a result the battery is not charging.

Answer 7

Been there before....its not the battery...alternator.