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2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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ADAMBD
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I am trying to sell it and it sat cold for a little over a month. When I tried to start it, it sounds like it will turnover, barely 1 or 2 times. As I continue to keep the key turned it makes a rapid clicking sound. I tried to jump it but it did the same thing.
The car is immaculate; the battery leads are clean. Is it a problem with the solenoid?
I don't know much about cars. Is this something I can fix and avoid a tow and a mechanic?
Thanks
Nov 10, 2007 at 4:05 AM
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CHEVY22
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try and jump it again , it sounds like the connections were bad and your car wasnt getting any juice

Here are two guides to help.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

let me know what you find
Jan 29, 2021 at 1:53 AM
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