She won't start!! I'm freaking out.. she wont turn over. reminds me of when my spark pluggs went.. All the lights n radio work so I looked at the battery n e way and there is has blue foam acid oxidation stuff going on...could that be the problem.. just the battery . any suggestions would help..

 

It Just doesn't turn over.. thats the only way i can think of describing it.. i cleaned that stuff off when a metal brush but I didn't take the battery out.. Im gonna get the battery tested but that won't be until I can get a ride n that won't be fore awhile so I'm just tryin to trouble shoot

 

Does it just make a clicking noise when you try to start it? If so, your battery is just dead....Either get a jump start or bump/push start if you have a manual, take it to an autoparts store and get the battery tested and replace it if necessary.

 

Well it's best to start with the easy fix first so def check the battery!
How old is the battery? Has it sat for extended periods of time without driving?
I'm putting my monies on the battery, mines on its last legs >_<

 

hasn't sat but the battery is old .. nope there is not clicking sounds n it couldn't be jumped

 

Ok so what happens when you try to start it? Nothing? Or is it Cranking, as in the engine is turning over and it's just not starting?

 

to be honest i bought my car in 05 n i don't ever remember replacing the battery.. im pretty sure thats the factory battery

 

it just cranks

 

I have a 04 I just bought in january. Took a trip to texas and while there started having trouble with starting. Looked at the battery and it was the original. My luck the only parts store was Oriley's and I paid $129. plus i had to replace the cable ends too.

 

If you have a lot of crap growing on the terminals, you prolly have a poor connection too.

Take the clamps off the posts and clean them both with sandpaper (or your nail file, whatever.)

Spray some oil, WD40 or such on both then clamp them back up.




Title changed, pleasee helppp is not a proper title.

 

If it's just cranking, it's most likely just flooded.

DIY Deflood Procedure
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-deflooding-average-joe-plumber-182410/

 

thanks for the help everyone! greatly appreciated.. i do have sand paper but if it comes to that i will use a nail file just because u said that lol.. well im gonna try the deflooding if that doesnt work im gonna check the clamps n battery n what not thankkk you guys