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2001 ES300 won't start

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Old 05-16-11, 10:39 AM
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When I turn the key, I hear click click click over and over really fast. All lights and electronics worked. Didn't think it was battery, but tried jumping anyway to no avail. Any suggestions?
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I've pulled the starter off and am taking it to Advanced for a test. Hopefully that is the problem. While I am doing so, you're suggestions are welcome.
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Thanks for the help everyone. It turns out it was the battery and it wouldn't jump.
Old 05-17-11, 05:31 AM
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With a bad battery, you should still able to jump start the car.....and the engine would still run with a bad battery.
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Sounds like you may have more of an issue than the battery. Unless you had the wires crossed while jumping the car...
Old 05-18-11, 08:40 AM
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see it all the time....bad connection....bad jumper cables...ect..the best way is to check for spark...also leave the cables for 5 min or so before trying to jump the vehicle..Glad u solved ur problem sorry u had to remove the starter!!! bad starter usually give one click..
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