1996 Lexus LX450- Not Starting

1996 LEXUS LX 450
6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAKSOZ
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i have a 1996 Lexus LX450. It doesn't start. The inside lights work, the radio etc. but I tried to charge the battery and not much difference. All I hear is a rapid clicking. The battery cables seem to have a lot of white stuff (corrosion?) on them especially the negative terminal. I don't get much of a spark when I tried to charge it and I touch the metal with the exposed negative part of the jumper cable. Is it the battery? Starter? or neither? Thanks for your help.
Dec 10, 2010 at 3:48 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It should be the battery. Disconnect the battery terminals and clean them before reconnecting and testing.

If recharging does not work, try a jump start. If you have a DVOM, test the battery voltage.
Dec 10, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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KAKSOZ
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I'll try that. Thanks!
Dec 10, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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