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Old 12-06-2014, 10:51 AM
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08 R56 will not start..

So just went out to my car to head to the gym and it will not start. All electronics come on just fine (lights, radio, etc) but the car will not turn over. It makes the noise as of if it is turning over but simply stalls out. The more I tried it the less it made the ignition noise and eventually it just made some clicking noises. Any ideas?!
 
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Have you changed the battery recently? They only last like 3-4 yes the most.
 
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Old 12-06-2014, 10:56 AM
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Have you changed the battery recently? They only last like 3-4 yes the most.
Nope, but I'm assuming since everything electrical is working that it wouldn't be the battery?
 
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Might have enough to power radio and lights briefly but not strong enough to turn car over.
Umm stupid question but you do have fuel in there right? Don't shoot me but its happend before lol.
I'd say battery went if it's over 3-4 yrs old.
 
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Originally Posted by automan21
Might have enough to power radio and lights briefly but not strong enough to turn car over.
Umm stupid question but you do have fuel in there right? Don't shoot me but its happend before lol.
I'd say battery went if it's over 3-4 yrs old.

LOL I thought of that, I have about a half a tank of gas. Waiting on roadside to come check battery out.
 
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Diagnosis?? Any word yet?
 
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Old 12-06-2014, 02:55 PM
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Diagnosis?? Any word yet?
You guys were right,! battery it is. They jumped it and it started right up. Gonna get a new battery sometime this week. Any suggestions on a battery?!
 
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Old 12-06-2014, 05:48 PM
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I got mine from NAPA and have not had any issues.

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Mike
 
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