Will not start

221,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BMASTA361
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When I turn key over, there's fast clicking and car won't start. When I turn my key off my gauges are pulsing. What my problem?
Sep 12, 2020 at 11:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This has all the indications of a drained battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

You need to either charge the battery or replace it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Then once it starts, check the charging system to be sure the alternator is working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy
Sep 13, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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