my car won't start is it possibly the computer?

2007 DODGE NITRO
93,000 MILES
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DAVEBIBLE
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My car wouldn't start and the lights started flashing dimly,I had to disconnect the battery to get it to stop flashing.There was a clicking sound under the windsheild on the cowl,not at the starter.I reconnected the battery but the lights came on and it still wouldn't turn over.
Aug 28, 2012 at 4:15 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Sounds like you have a bad battery. Measure the voltage; it should be near 12.6 volts. If you find around 11.0 volts or less, the battery has a shorted cell and must be replaced.
Aug 28, 2012 at 4:42 AM
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DAVEBIBLE
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Thanks caradiodoc,I'm a retired Chyrsler worker and on a fixed income so I hope it is only the battery
Aug 28, 2012 at 5:07 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the lights keeps flashing after reinstallation of the battery terminals, it could be the security system has been triggered, which could also be due to a weak battery and occurs during attempted cranking.
Aug 28, 2012 at 5:32 AM