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It makes a clicking sound coming from the center console

Tiny
CONRADISH006
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  • 1991 SATURN SL1
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
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  • 184,000 MILES
I am fixing this car for a friend. And the battery had died so I tried to jump it and it would not receive a jump. So I tested the battery and it failed. So I replaced it. And that battery was dead. So I tried to jump it and the battery charged. But cranked twice and that was it. And whenever I climb in it makes a clicking sound coming from the center console. And the battery strangely dies. Even when it has not ran?
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 AT 5:58 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like a parasitic draw issue. Here is a helpful link that should help you run down the problem. Let us know what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

Alex,
2CarPros
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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I am going to test the ignition switch and the neutral safety switch. Could those be the problem?
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Would the clicking be the neutral safety switch?
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Have you had the second battery load tested? The clicking you hear could be the starter not receiving enough amps to turn the engine.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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You can usually have a battery load tested free of charge at your local parts store.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Hi CONRADISH006,

If you decide to check the condition of your battery yourself here is a link to helpful information from this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself. If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com. We are always happy to help.

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

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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My friend took it to a mechanic. And he said that the valve cover gasket had blown and sent oil onto the spark plugs and wires. Causing a battey drain.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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That does not make sense, can you ask him how spark plugs and oil can drain the battery?
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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I have no contact with this mechanic. He said that a rodent had chewed through the gasket. I am thinking this guy is lying.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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It happens. here is a guide to help you check the wiring to the starter and the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please run this test and get back to us.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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It has a generator instead of an alternator.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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Fortunately I have Alldata through my library.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM

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