I went to start my explorer and got nothing but a clicking. Wondering if it was my battery or alternator?

Question

Just hit over 100,000 miles and have had no problems until now. My battery charges, but not sure if it is holding a charge.

Help!

Answer 1

to determine acurrately if your battery is good, you need to have a load test done by a local shop, most will do it for free. But a very weak battery wll give you nothing but a click when trying to start it. If the battery IS KNOWN TO BE GOOD, then you have either a loose/corroded connection at the batter or starter, or possible a bad starter. If the batter is good as well as the connections, try whacking the starter with a hammer a few times, It may work after that..

Answer 2

It could be dirty cables,a bad battery a bad starter or a bad alternator.

Answer 3

Could also be the starter. Have it checked at your local auto parts store like advanced auto

Answer 4

have it checked at autozone