New Optima and No Start
04-19-2015, 12:51 PM
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New Optima and No Start
I replaced my battery today with a Yellow Top Optima. Now when I go to start it all I get is a click from the starter trying to engage.
At on point while installing it, I did get a quick honk of the horn. Is this any indication of anything?
At on point while installing it, I did get a quick honk of the horn. Is this any indication of anything?
04-19-2015, 12:54 PM
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Did you check voltage on the battery? If they are stored for a long time they can drain. Below 10V probably won't start. Might want to get it replaced, a battery that is stored below 70% is going to have a shorter lifetime.
04-19-2015, 01:10 PM
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remove and clean both cable terminals as well. I always take some slip jaw pliers and "rough up" the insides of the terminals. might just be a bad Negative connection.