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My car wont crank. The lights and radio come on and makes a rapid clicking noise when trying to start.<\/p>\n

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Rapid Clicking Noise When Trying to Start<\/h4>\n

Your Battery<\/a> is weak. The battery is not strong enough to turn the starter over but has plenty of power for the lights and radio. The radio requires as little as 5 amps to function. The starter requires as much as 250 amps. Charging or replacing the battery will be required. If the battery is close to 4 years old or older, replace it anyway. It will save you from a repeat situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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