Was told starter needed replacement. Had it replaced two days ago. So far so good until tonight. I came home from work and left my headlights on. My neighbor called to tell me the car was blinking lights and making a clicking noise. This is all without a key in the ignition. I went out there and could smell an electrical type burning. I turned off the headlights and tried to start the car. Nothing. Radio and lights work still. I took the key out of the ignition and shut the door. Keeps making a clicking noise over and over and over again. Battery only three months old and was tested and measured, I'm told its fine. To stop the clicking I pulled the terminal of the battery.
Two days after getting the starter replaced I have a car that's broken down again. What does this sound like? Starter installation issue? Wiring short? Battery connection short?
Before I replaced the starter the car just didn't start even with a jump. Which is when I had it towed. But never had this bizarre clicking situation and lights flickering, again with no key in the ignition.
Thanks for any input.
Thursday, July 18th, 2019 AT 9:54 AM
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