R34 Starting Problem......sounds Like A Dead Battery Click

[R32FOURDOOR]

Hey guys,

I got a R34 sedan and shes buggering up atm. When you go to start her she makes a clicking noise like that battery is dead.

Thing is there is a brand new battery with over 450 CCA powering it.

When you put the keys in the ignition all the dash lights come on with a faint flickering glow. Go to start it and some times she starts but now she doesnt

When shes started if you put the headlights on you can almost turn em off by putting all the windows down at the same time.

When shes started if you put the air con on she almost stalls.

i had to get a jump start and after a few goes she finally started, now if you start it it just clicks and grinds like a starter motor

To me it sounds like a bad earth but ive cleaned/polished every earth up and still no cure.

and It has brand new coil packs installed because in 34s they are prone to having faults.

Has anyone had this problem with their 34....? Any help would be appreciated

Thanks Matt

[Scottydoo]

Have you checked that your alternator is charging the battery when its running?

Sounds sort of like your battery died, so you put a new one in and it started, then because its not getting charged its slowly losing voltage. And turning things on like lights etc just drained it quicker and now the new one is flat hence the click click grind...

Just my 2c, good luck

[R32FOURDOOR]

havent checked the altenator....... but the battery isnt flat its producing good power both on idle and shut off.