Battery or alternator?

[gorillajin]

Hi,

I left the car for 2 nights, and today tried to start it, but it didn't start. Key position2, all the lights came on, but once I turned the key to start it, all the dash board lights went off, all the rpm, speedometer gauge needle dead, and made click, click, sound.
I jump started the car, and it started. I let it run for 20 min, and tried to restart the car, it didn't start.
Can this be battery problem???

Thank you.

[bluefox280]

...once I turned the key to start it, all the dash board lights went off, all the rpm, speedometer gauge needle dead, and made click, click, sound...
That's a low-current (amperage) issue in the battery.
There's not enough amps to crank the starter.


I jump started the car, and it started. I let it run for 20 min, and tried to restart the car, it didn't start.
20min idle? Or 20min drive?
Idle doesn't properly recharge the battery as there's not enough RPM's from the alternator.


Can this be battery problem???
More than likely.
But you can confirm this with an electrical load test on the battery.
Any local auto parts store can test the battery for proper voltage and current hold.

- Erik

[Percy9797]

Im having the same problem too!!!

[nugent1021]

BatterySource replacement battery fits correctly, is cheaper than most options (is like $90), and has like 900 CCA's. Just an FYI.

[MINIGURU]

Sounds like a battery to me.