bad starter?

terminator02 · Mar 13, 2011

My 2000 ACR is in storage right now and I went to fire her up awhile ago and just heard the rapid ticking sound. Doors, lights, radio all work so I don't think it is the battery (though it is very old and is going to be replaced). If it is not the battery then it would be the starter or alternator correct? How do I know for certain before I order the part? If it is the starter which I suspect, how much do they run?

Martin · Mar 13, 2011

99.99% probability - bad battery

The battery can have enough voltage and current to run the small things, but the starter needs a bazillion amps to turn it, so a battery on it's way out is going to do exactly what you described.

terminator02 · Mar 13, 2011

Awesome thanks for the quick reply Martin. I will go grab a battery and replace my old one.

Martin · Mar 13, 2011

Just to eliminate the 0.01% probability that it's the starter, you could always attempt to jump start the car. Not sure if you have one of those portable jump-starters (highly recommended) or a set of cables, but if the car starts when being jumped, you'll know for sure it's the battery.

Red Snake · Mar 13, 2011

Sounds like a bad battery.

Steve-Indy · Mar 13, 2011

Before you start, you might want to read ViperTony's post in the "Illustrated Upgrades" section...pics, tools, tips.

Be sure to check the connectors !!

eucharistos · Mar 13, 2011

Martin said:
99.99% probability - bad battery The battery can have enough voltage and current to run the small things, but the starter needs a bazillion amps to turn it, so a battery on it's way out is going to do exactly what you described.

i'd even go 99.991%

plumcrazy · Mar 13, 2011

martin knows what he speaks

Black Moon · Mar 13, 2011

If by some chance it is the starter I have a perfect one here that I bought thinking mine was bad. It was a bad battery and then a bad NEW battery. In the meantime I bought this for $125 used. I believe the gen 2 and 3 are the same. If they are and you need it I'll sell it cheap. Just let me know.
Sal

gen2lover · Apr 23, 2011

hey Terminator. What is your name? Is your ACR red? Kevin in Windsor.

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