2004 Dodge Stratus NO START MAKES A CLICKING NOISE

2004 DODGE STRATUS
74,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KHESA
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CAR WILL NOT START MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND I HAVE TRIED CHARGING THE BATTERY STILL CAR WONT START.. BUT ALL LIGHTS WORK AND THE RADIO WORKS. COULD IT BE POSSIABLE I NEED A NEW STARTER OR A ALTERNATOR.
Dec 23, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Make sure that your battery terminals are completely free of corrosion. Continuous clicking is a sign of weak battery or no electrical contact to the starter. I put my quarter on the battery. Take the battery to an auto parts store, and have them test it.
Dec 23, 2008 at 9:56 PM
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