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2003 LS430 UL won't start.. Repetitive clicking coming from drivers side firewall

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Old 04-17-16, 02:01 AM
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Default 2003 LS430 UL won't start.. Repetitive clicking coming from drivers side firewall

Title says it all. I installed a sl3b Bluetooth adapter today and now the car won't start. Just makes a violent clicking noise when you try to start it and won't let you move the shifter even when the key is all the way on. When the key is on the gauge cluster needles keep moving back and forth like it keeps restarting or something and when the key is out of the ignition it sounds like the seat tries to move itself back even though it's already all the way back and the stereo and steering wheel make noises. I disconnected the battery and tried to start it and nothing. Haven't checked the fuses yet but I'm assuming I blew something when I plugged the sl3b and harness into the factory stereo unit and had the ignition on and battery connected.. Bear with me. Anyways if anyone might have any ideas or suggestions based off of the description I've provided I would love to hear them! Thanks.
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Weak battery. Jump it!!! Could possibly be the starter but I'd jump it first.
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sounds like a dead battery
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Thanks for the responses guys, really appreciate it! Tried jumping it before posting this, but tried again the day after and it started right up.
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