car did not start, tapped on battery terminals, car started. car will not start, no sound no nothing, the tapping trick does not work now.
Oct 27, 2021 at 11:24 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
✓Experienced Mechanic
110,244 POSTS
Hi,
It sounds like the connection to the battery is bad. Because the starter is the heaviest load the battery gets, a poor connection can cause this to happen.
The terminals must be both tight and clean. Take a look through this link. It explains how to fix issues with connections at the battery.