Hard Start? Not Starting? Click sound? Find Out Why | Dead Battery Alternator Starter Test

[@vanessamartinez839]

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[@octupy01]

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[@habibah2702]

I wish I saw this video before I spent $800 for a new Battery and Starter to still be deing with the dame issue again! 😫

[@allthatetc9221]

THANK YOU ! Thank you for the SOUND @1:33!!! and thank you for @4:34 and THANK YOU for this video in its entirety !!! Smart production, minimal editing, captivating online education, precise, professional AND sooooooo darn helpful!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for watching!

[@chelseagarrett7142]

I am so glad I found your channel! I appreciate your concise, step-by-step explanations and the way you speak slowly and clearly for those of us unfamiliar with cars. I have a multi-meter, but I've never used it due to fear of electricity. After watching your tutorial, I feel like I can do this! Well done.

[@Iconoclast1919]

This is a really well done video! He gets right into it immediately, speaks clearly, shows everything and explains everything really well even to someone like myself who isn't very familiar with cars. This video helped me narrow down the problem to my battery or alternator AND showed me exactly how I can determine which one of those two is the problem tomorrow when my friend brings the multimeter.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

You got this!

[@BJPr12]

I often wondered how to diagnose these three separately and you pretty much answered all the question I had. Great video!

[@godisamazing7074]

Thanks for explaining everything so clearly so people who know nothing about car repair can understand.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

I'm glad it helped!

[@markroberts1838]

Bahaahaa!

[@beejj6190]

Great video...I wonder if anyone has any comments on my situation: Now my battery (a year old Varta) has been suffering from a drain in my car - to the point it has been going increasingly flat. But... the last three days my car started cutting out while driving... yet, I could re-start it (so not a starter motor issue) and drive on. But today it finally decided it would cut out more than ever before (multiple times) and totally drain the battery - which, to me, suggests eitrher 1) An alternator no longer powering the bad battery or 2) The bad battery is now basically dead (so whatever the alternator does no longer matters). I managed to jump-start (after 10 mins) off my partner's car as a test... and only got about half a mile before it cut out again. I'll be replacing the battery asap. But do i *also* have an alternator problem? Of course, i will confirm this when I finally manage to get the car from where I had to leave it!

[@amyclay2864]

So if the car doesn’t start when jump start car doesn’t the car, it means it’s the starter?

[@sengmuhammad462]

Dude is amazing. I learned so much from this guy and I know NOTHING about cars but go to the shops like I own them now. Nice job brother

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

That’s what I like to hear 🤙🏽

[@sengmuhammad462]

@Budget Mechanic Hawaii your a blessing dude I swear on life

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks man!

[@joeybadass4877]

Top G ! Gets straight into it no mucking around awesome communication bro much respect from New Zealand !

[@FrontmarketingBT]

By far the best video i have seen to diagnose a dead car.

[@BongBoy2018]

Start problem in my Accord EXL2013. Click sound was clear. Here is what I did to resolve the issue. I paid 90$ for complete diagnosis at a Honda Service Center. They found faulty starter. Total Quote was 600$ for starter+299$ for labor. Estimate was ~950$. I took the part number from them and ordered a brand new starter from Genuine honda parts that cost me 275$. Then for the installation, i went back to Honda service center. Installation cost was 200$ as they deducted the 90$ I paid for the diagnosis. So overall repair cost was around 575$ which was way better than paying 950$. The issue has been resolved and I have driven the car after repair for another 100 miles. No trouble starting at all. Honda has a faulty starters in 2013,2014,2015 series. They are fully aware of that but will never accept or recall. This will be my last Honda car. PS: Starters are not covered under powertrain warranty. Don't waste your time

[@mateo_no_swiping]

Thank you for not making this a vlog where we go with you to Home Depot to buy a multimer or new battery, then get Chipotle and name the video "7 REASONS YOUR CAR WON'T...". Concise and easy to comprehend. Subscribed.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for the inspiration for my next video 😆

[@mateo_no_swiping]

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii lmao

[@ezekieltong12]

Bro this is the best explanation in youtube. I was able to find out it was a battery problem (repeating clicking noise).

[@jackfrost1774]

Im not a auto guy at all, got more into construction/carpentry growing up. This video was very helpful, thank you very much

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

We need to trade skills sometime!

[@Murhamdilah]

Great diagnose. My NSX is having exactly this problem. I will get the multimeter and check if there is big parasitic draw. Battery is also brand new.

[@erichfaust3366]

This was brilliant! You kept to the topic and the info was clear and concise. Thank you!

[@kaycadette]

VERY HELPFUL!! Now I can talk mechanic-ese and mechanics won’t look at me as if I don’t know what I’m talking about!!

[@lalasworld7870]

Definitely sis

[@donnovongraham1752]

I like how he explains it an breaks it down almost like hands on ❤

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad you liked it

[@RSONE32]

Hey thanks for the great video! I found out the problem and looked really cool in front of my girlfriend :) Took me 8 minutes to find out the problem and got it replaced instantly. You da real mvp cuhz.

[@ethandubble6130]

Great video, followed the steps and found exactly what was wrong. Battery died too many times and did not have the ability to hold a charge. Big thanks to this video.

[@thedude9383]

Good job. It was throughly informative, easy to understand and professionally filmed.

[@trivikramchebrolu1823]

You are very clear and detail in your video. You are an awesome instructor and youtuber.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thank you 🤙🏽

[@catsurreal1655]

When my starter recently died, it still made the turning over sound a few times before it really died! I wish i had have known about lightly taping the starter with a spanner etc. to get things going temporarily. But great video!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!

[@Raya-5544]

OMG wow a straight forward , right to the point video , thank you !! .....watched other videos and they sucked !!!

[@matthewgiacobbe3474]

Great video man. Straight to it and no nonsense. I like the trick to check alternator...I dont have a multimeter at the moment.

[@YelpBullhorn]

Very helpful video. Many thinks. My van battery keeps dying, and it's only 12 months old. Time to get my multimeter out, methinks!

[@Mark-ge1nh]

Appreciated the video. Yes, if you can jump it, and it starts, probable not the starter. Especially, if you had to do it a few times after the car was running , then left to sit, and not starting until you jumped it again. I like the way you checked for the possible parasitic drain added to your video. Once I had my car started and ran it awhile I checked the battery with car off and it was ok 12.4. Then I ran the car checking the alternator and it was working producing a voltage charge in the proper range, but after sitting a few hours voltage on the battery was down to 10.1. No parasitic drain thanks to your check. Just an old bad battery! Our weather changed to cold and exposed it. I got 6 yrs 2 mo. out of a 3 year warranty battery. No complaints, but thank you for helping diagnose.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

No worries

[@MrCosmos110]

Excellent, Video, no Horsing around, just the facts. Thanks

[@mannyg747]

Thank you, Josh. Best explanation ever. Very detailed and to the point. God bless.

[@brentonnaidoo1644]

Hey there, great video, I have a Renault clio 2 2005, I have trouble starting but has full crank, I played around with relays it came right but then did the same thing, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[@taiyonda5130]

Hey Josh awesome and well explained in detail video...thx will let ya know how i got on with the same symptoms.

[@kathylynnneeley5059]

You explain it really well and just love your videos!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@johnarelovana5270]

Thanks for this very interesting informative video, i was having the exact problem with my corolla for weeks now..👍👍👍

[@Ryellegion]

TIP check the head light while starting see if the light is weak that means prob battery problem like in the video! at 1:37 look at headlights

[@bethdevoe2842]

Thank you! You helped me! Have a great day. :)

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it helped!

[@forhisglory700]

Thanks for the tutorial. It helped me out a great deal; and saved me money. Cheers !!!

[@ammar1933]

Thanks so much Great video My Nissan Murano I just bought a rebuild battery but no start then I changed my starter and crank slow but no start I boost it and no start please can you tell me what should I do?do I have to change the spark plugs? Thanks Toronto Ontario Canada

[@beejj6190]

Great video...I wonder if anyone has any comments on my situation: Now my battery (a year old Varta) has been suffering from a drain in my car - to the point it has been going increasingly flat. But... the last three days my car started cutting out while driving... yet, I could re-start it (so not a starter motor issue) and drive on. But today it finally decided it would cut out more than ever before (multiple times) and totally drain the battery - which, to me, suggests eitrher 1) An alternator no longer powering the bad battery or 2) The bad battery is now basically dead (so whatever the alternator does no longer matters). I managed to jump-start (after 10 mins) off my partner's car as a test... and only got about half a mile before it cut out again. I'll be replacing the battery asap. But do i also have an alternator problem? Of course, i will confirm this when I finally manage to get the car from where I had to leave it!

[@Una2Cold]

Best video on the topic! I will be subscribing. Thank you

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Awesome, thank you!

[@amisstew3]

Wow, well done. Clear and concise

[@subirkrishnan]

Very informative video Josh! Short and straight to the point.

[@SilverE15]

Phenomenal job explaining

[@joehyundaitech7961]

Josh hi thanks for the video. I just tested my alternator with my multy meter and I got 14.23 14.24 is this ok or is my alternator over charging my battery ? let me know please

[@Z15TEENG]

Best step by step test.👍🌹

[@andrewfortin3243]

Having starting issues, all three of those components tested good, I tested them as well as a professional, any ideas??

[@TH-vb6iw]

EXCELLENT presentation AND you live in Hawaii ? I'm so jealous ! ))

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!

[@teararoa1527]

My old battery wasn’t starting the car anymore so I bought a new one it only ran for 2 days and now the car won’t start but the sounds of the video the starter motor is good

[@IR088Y]

My car started messing up last week one day I was about to drive home from work and noticed steering wheel was temporarily hard to turn and there was a burning smell and whining noise coming from the alternator. A few days later it can only start up and stay on for a minute or two before the engine slows down to a complete stop a couple of days after that point the car refuses to even turn on but makes a clicking noise when turning the key then a few days after that it still refuses to turn on but now makes absolutely no noise when turning key

[@mommyoftwo5414]

Love this video. Straight to the point but very informative

[@animeacademy1534]

That Killer Instinct music at the end tho. Thanks 🙏

[@ahotdj07]

Although they purchased the battery ~ 1 year ago, do we know how long the battery was sitting on the shelf after it was manufactured? Sometimes batteries are there for a long time, which decrease their life.

[@pdog2448]

Yes we do... The battery was sitting on the shelf NOT before 7/2017. This video was uploaded 9/28/2018 so the battery sat on the shelf for not more than 3 months minus the time it took to upload this video.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Also the deeper battery tests revealed dead cells in the battery. A defect

[@matthewcarello9280]

I just replaced my starter knowing the batt was dead. I put a jump pack on and it would not start . Had good stereo blower ect. Do some batteries get bad enough that a jump pack still don't work

[@ja7onsevan586]

This is a great video. Nice work mate

[@magical8013]

I have to check out the wiring because the alternator and the battery and the starter are good. But it will not turn over unless I jump start it with portable jumper cables.

[@armandohiguera5681]

May sound like a stupid question but can I touch terminals if they are wet. I used hit water to remove corrosion.

[@phoenixrising323susanburnl8]

Awesome video. Well done

[@jhleerph]

Sorry if this has been asked/answered but what is trickle charge?? Thanks.

[@ivangault7572]

Thank you helped me diagnose my alternator Gdam Mazda’s

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad to help 🤙🏽

[@SharahMonroe]

I’m a woman getting some tips, this was helpful. Im having this very same issue.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Hope you can sort it out!!

[@gerardmakominai6053]

Have a nissan x-trail t30 bought a new battery and crankshaft sensor and tried to start the vehicle but still having difficulty in starting it up. Have a good cranking but hard to start so please help me sending me some hints.

[@LouieBagels]

I changed the starter changed the battery changed the alternator and belt. No check engine, no battery light. It just clicks. 2000 Buick Lesabre. This is after replacing the crankshaft position sensor.

[@bsh21wash1]

My car doesn't make a sound when trying to start. Battery is brand new. I even hook up jumper cables and won't turn over or make a sound. Could it be the starter relay or would the car still make a clicking sound?

[@ashleydiaz8061]

What if the car cranks but does not start when being jumped, I hear the fuel pump going? It occasionally won't start then will start and run fine no problem

[@john_savage]

This is where I am

[@greatagainmowing8296]

Excellent, excellent video! Thanks so much!!!

[@Clifford11998866]

My van is doing the exact same as this. I changed the battery 2 weeks ago now its doing it again? Is it the alternator?

[@leosdreamon681]

My starter has a signal click I checked it was still good battery had good voltage of 12.6 I’m thinking misconnection or ignition relay or a draw

[@Venkalth]

Just because a battery has 12,6 volts doesn't mean it has the amps needed to start the car. The click is the actuator engaging which connects the starter to the flywheel. My van had the same issue, only a single click while starting. Battery had 12,6 volts aswell. Replaced the battery and it started right up

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Try jump starting it first, 12.6 is voltage but that number may be dropping when load is applied (bad battery, or alternator). Eliminate that first, then could be bad starter.

[@luket6405]

Budget Mechanic Hawaii same issue here. Tried jumpstarting and didn’t change anything.

[@manusreenivasan5310]

No one can explain better than this. I got the same problem, ditto noise. I was is doubt. coz the battery was showing 12.4V (idle) and the value was not dropping while trying to crank (even though it couldn't start). I am not having a load meter with me. Let me get a jumper guy. Thanks from India.

[@MyRavenstorm]

Ok I agree with the diagnosis and testing but what if your having the same problem as in the beginning plus I have a brand new battery, I also have a brand new alternator, new cables throughout and a new solenoid as well. I’m currently replacing the starter at the moment. It was the old one only 1 year old. What then if it’s still doing the same thing. Btw it’s on a 1989 Chevrolet with a 454 cid 4 barrel for the make and engine size. It also has 55,608 actual miles on odometer.

[@jltcdm369]

Two days ago from out-of-the-blue my car shut off while idling in the drive-thru at a fast food place. It was off for about 30 minutes when I was finally able to check the cells in the battery and they were low. Refilled cells and the car started up. It has started randomly shutting off or not starting occasionally. Took it to the auto parts store and have them run an electrical diagnostic and it showed no problem with the charging system, all within specs. I have questions. Could it still be the battery? I only ask because I know it had to be an issue with the cells being low? If this is not it, what else should I check? Ignition switch maybe? For a couple of weeks leading up to this the car was doing a few weird electrical things. The screen would get stuck sometimes telling me The back-up camera was in use . And when it is not starting, I get no lights or accessories of any kind working. But the battery checks at 12.6 and the alternator checks at 14.3. the radio doesn't work in the car. 2013 Ford focus. Thanks for any feedback.

[@rayonclarke4807]

Thanks man, your video was very helpful.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad to hear I!

[@aymenfoudhaili8524]

Heloo...I tested my alternator like you said and did in your video and the result was 14.25 Volts..is it good???

[@sajjadaslam9150]

Brilliant. V. Nicely explained 👍

[@andrewboagey282]

Great presentation thanks.. Andrew, Dorking, England

[@kennedywong9854]

Bad alternator can cause car not to start? I pop 75 amp fuse under the hood, I found out it was missing plastic cap on positive lead so fix it, and now the starter click. Battery brand new and both terminal are new. What can be wrong?

[@Bige4u]

Very rarely a battery that young will not go bad, even though its always a possibility and judging by all that corrosion on the battery leads, im willing to bet thats the culprit. Chances are, the corrosion will not allow enough power get to the starter and also not get a sufficient charge from the alternator. Clean both battery posts and cables thoroughly, charge the battery and you're good to go, its all about cleanliness, due the harsh evironment that thrives under the hood of every vehicle.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Yup! Got the battery tested and there was a bad cell! Rare but happens...

[@jessepalacio5542]

Great video, very detailed guide.

[@kger4643]

Would this make an AutoZone test come back as 'bad alternator's?

[@itsdavidood]

So I’m having an issue where even when I try and jump the car with a jump box just clicks would the starter be the problem since it should be able to be jumped even with a bad batter / alternator?

[@MariaDelgado-ir2yu]

i have a 2014 Cruze i just chang the start but it still does this the alternator is new n so is the battery but the only way is cranks if i jump start it could it be the cables from the stater that connect to the alternator also n the to the positive

[@kevinanderson6496]

Best video. Honestly. You helped me. Thanks 🙏

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

That’s why I make these 🤙🏽

[@udayaranawaka1235]

Very nice explain, thank you.

[@mmmmkay7035]

I like your explanation

[@adrianaantillonreal]

Thank you for all the valuable information! It's helping me a lot.

[@tealpaintbrush1797]

When I try to turn my car on, it does not and makes constant clicking sound (like machine gun). I did notice the corrosion on positive terminal so I cleaned it up but no luck. Since battery is almost 5 years old, I am leaning to battery replacement conclusion. However, if the battery has gone bad then should not car's remote system also stop working? I am able to lock/unlock car using remote fine. Any feedback is appreciated before I get my battery replaced.

[@rrrddd4863]

Holy smokes!

[@johnrodriguez1145]

Great video. Great information. Thanks

[@marcosolis8603]

True mechanic!! Thanks bro

[@Mike_44]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for posting 👍🏻

[@themarchhare1376]

I have an 07 odyssey and it died while driving home and I can't jump it. I'm pretty sure it's the alternator, thanks for this video.

[@themarchhare1376]

I was wrong. Apparently these engines suck and mine is shot. Sold it for parts.

[@joshc7765]

@@themarchhare1376 damn how did you figure it was the engine

[@Martin-we1kh]

Thanks for a great video. I need some advice, if you have the time. I have problem starting i cold weather only, below zero. Last year it didn't start when -10. The funny thing was it didn't help with jump starting it neither, as with starter cables and another running car beside. Still just clicking from the starter trying to engage etc. So with a long extra cable connected to the engine I heated it up during one hour. And then the starter spun normally as in the summer and it started. I bought a new battery, even that the old one was not so old. The same thing happened next day as well. If it would have been the battery, the car would have started when using extra starting cables and a running car, right? That's why I think that it is the starter that is getting old and that didn't had the power to crank the cld engine. You didn't have any problem jump start the engine, so it's not your starter. You just donät get the power enough with your own battery. Do you think it could be my alternator or my statrter? Really hope you have time to give some feedback. It's getting colder here. :-)

[@trivikramchebrolu1823]

its your starter for sure

[@Martin-we1kh]

@@trivikramchebrolu1823 i changed th old oil, and it starts better in cold weather now. So check out for to old and heavy oil that makes the engine turn over difficult in cold weather.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Crazy! I definitely don’t ever have that problem over here!

[@Martin-we1kh]

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii maybe it could be a combination.

[@ferolsellon7749]

So if my car doesn't turn over but power works (lights, windows, etc). However, doesn't turn on with a jump, battery read 14.4. Does this mean it IS the starter?

[@JayLupe]

My car crank fully and good but just doesnt start. Could it be the alternator? 2008 mazda cx7 turbo sport 2.3L 155,000 miles

[@zack_120]

Very thorough, super helpful !

[@amyshaw444]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful 😊

[@SoulsTiedTightly]

This was very helpful thanks

[@Aaron-tk7vc]

Came for car knowledge, also found hot car guy.

[@Obviously_pro]

Chill aa ron

[@lilrattattat1133]

@@Obviously_pro 😂😂

[@sgtpeppers3021]

This is great! Thanks!

[@victor11172]

Hi I have a question I have honda hr-v 2019 and the car starts slow sometimes faster after being parked for 8 to 9 hours it starts normally every time if you run into a store or fill up a gas! But when it parked for 8 hours or more it really starts slow. It takes about 2 to 3 seconds before it starts. I took it to a mechanic, he checked it and say car starts normally and I replied it's because I was just driving it! I asked him if I can leave my car overnight in his shop so he can check it again, he said it's okay, next morning I called him about 9 o'clock, the mechanic said the car started normally and I think he was just lied to me because he couldn't find the real reason, the car never started normally for me before when parked for a prolonged period of time even the next day when I went to work the car started slowly and when I finish my work the car started slowly again! My car battery is only one year old, installed by Honda dealership 5 month ago. At this point I am stucked! Went to three different shops and no one can determine the cause because when I come the car starts normally but again it give a little bit of hesitation when it being parked for 8 hours or more. Can you give me advice? Thank you

[@TheEdzcent]

My car sounded just like it did at around 1:50, and it the battery showed it was at 100%. The only way it started was with the jumper cables. Does this mean it’s the alternator?

[@canadianloon6433]

Awesome video

[@luisramirez1161]

You did a great job explaining thank you ,