Car will not turn on anymore

2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE
200,000 MILES • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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SCREWSTON.JAY
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Yesterday I tried to turn my car on and heard clicking noises when I tried to crank. I assumed the battery was bad so bought a brand new one along with a new ground screw for the terminal because it wasn’t screwing in. Clicking continued so I changed the alternator myself. I then connected the battery once I was done and the lights turned on, so I went to start the car and it clicked once and shut off. Made sure that battery was disconnected before changing alternator. Starter is relatively new changed it couple months ago. Also when I touch the ground on any battery with the terminal screw it doesn’t spark anymore. What do I do?? Is there something I did wrong??
Aug 2, 2020 at 6:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Do you have a voltmeter to check the voltage at the battery?

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

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

I need to see if voltage is leaving the battery to the car.

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

Also, when it does run, check the voltage with it running to be sure the alternator is working.

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

Roy
Aug 2, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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