Will not start after the battery blew up

Hi,

When you say the battery blew up, do you mean it went dead, or did it physically explode? If it did, we have other issues that will need to be addressed.

As far as the clicking, oftentimes that is caused by a weak battery or a bad connection. Make sure the battery terminals are clean, tight, and in good condition. Also, if it is possible, record what it is doing so I can hear it.

Here is a link that explains why you may be having the starter issues you described. Take a look through it and see if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Also, are you certain the new battery is fully charged? Here is a simple load test you can try.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe