rapid clicking sound when keys turned?

[catalunya80]

Anyone any idea what could be wrong?

When i turn the key it makes a rapid clicking sound and doesn't start

Can anyone help?

[Nelsdir]

If it sounds like someone letting rip with an Uzi under yer bonnet it might well be your battery. Was with mine. Wouldn't turn over.

An overnight charge sorted it until I got a new one - when I took the old one out half the cells were black

Neil

[IanJ]

I'd say more likely the starter solenoid. Check the wiring isn't loose. Be careful turning it over though, if it's arcing you may fry some expensive electrics (The ECU).

Have you tried push (bump) starting it?

[catalunya80]

<< I'd say more likely the starter solenoid. Check the wiring isn't loose. Be careful turning it over though, if it's arcing you may fry some expensive electrics (The ECU).

Have you tried push (bump) starting it? >>

not tried jump starting it as im in a parking space facing uphil plus on my own.

Got shunted from behind on monday and it has slowly died since then.

[CAZ1562]

Yip sounds like the battery is dead, mine done this a few times. Worth an overnight charge then you need to find out if anything is live that shouldn't be especially if you've been in an accident recently.

[catalunya80]

Cheers, will get it checked out in the morning.

[Marky-San]

Another vote for battery from me.  I'd also get you alternator checked in case its over or undercharging.

[catalunya80]

Again cheers!

[catalunya80]

The battery seems to be completely drained now.

[catalunya80]

Yeah you were right guys! the battery was being drained by the boot light due to the boot being slightly open with the accident last Monday. The light is now disconnected and all is fine, well apart from the massive dent in the back of my baby.

[CAZ1562]

excellent stuff