R33 Not Starting

[HYBRID VL]

Ok i have left my car for a few months not needing to drive anywhere and not needing it for work so after around 4 months of sitting doing nothing its a no brainer the battery would be flat as a tack so i charged my battery up for about 26hours or more out of the car and then put the battery back in all accessories are working reds and all but as i turn the key i get a very rapid click click clicking and no start not even a crank.

Now im thinking maybe a relay or the battery is just stuffed what are your thoughts?

[shyr33]

My bet is the battery. After so long not started its probably just dead. Get a new one.....now if it still doesn't start then we might have a problem.

[HYBRID VL]

yer just didnt wanan spend out $140 for a battery if its a $5 relay

but looks like thats what it is.

try get a new battery this week and then if problem still happening ill be back on here lol.

thanks dudes

[mad082]

yeah i would also say battery. just because you charged it doesn't mean that it is actually holding charge. however to test it all you need is a multimeter. also if you have a second car with a battery that you could put in it simply to see if it is the battery or the starter motor is another easy way to check without having to outlay the money for a new battery.

[HYBRID VL]

ok so how do i teste these batteries wth a multimeter i have 2 batteries tried both same thing but the 2nd battery i dont think is the best either im just not sure so how do i test them.

[blind_elk]

The clicking is the starter solenoid clicking in and out as the actual starter motor causes a massive drain on the available voltage.

Before you get a new battery, try jump starting the car. And if the starter solenoid does its clicking thing, try a direct application of battery power to the solenoid switch connection (make sure the transmission is in neutral, and handbrake on).