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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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Default 2002 SC430 engine not turning over

I went to start my car today and it wouldn't turn over when turning key hear a little click and thats all dash lights come on as normal BUT noticed that the radio screen was flashing every time I tried to start car HELP
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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 11:42 AM
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It sounds like you have a dead battery.
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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 12:49 PM
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Harold57 battery was only 6 months old had tried jumping car but that didnt work either took your advice went out bought a new battery now all is good in the 430 world thanks
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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 01:02 PM
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You're very welcome. The SC430 is not kind to batteries, however a battery going down after 6 months either means the battery was bad or there is another problem lurking in the background. Make sure that you don't have any cabin or trunk lights on to start with. If you find the battery dead again soon, you'll need to chase down the parasitic current drain.

Good luck and I hope that the new battery is all you need.
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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by erosby
battery was only 6 months old
When was the last time you drove the SC. Many people here find that if you don't drive the SC for more than 3 weeks, the battery has run down to the point it won't start

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tried jumping car but that didnt work either
If you have jumped started a car before and are confident you did it right, I would look for a loose battery cable. You probably would have found it when you put your new battery in. If the cable is loose, you can go to the autopart store and buy "Battery Shims." These will make the cables snug on the battery.

Another problem you may be experiencing is there is too much corrosion on the battery terminals.
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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by erosby
Harold57 battery was only 6 months old had tried jumping car but that didnt work either took your advice went out bought a new battery now all is good in the 430 world thanks
If the battery is only six months old, simply do a recharge, the battery should be good. You should not have to purchase the new battery. I hope that you got the refund for the old one.
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Old Jan 18, 2021 | 10:26 AM
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A battery tender is a good investment. Keeps the battery topped off. A Battery should last 5 years easy if maintained.
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Old Jan 18, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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+1 for the battery tender.
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