Car won't start

2009 MAZDA CX7
222,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERICK PECINA
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I was at the grocery store last night when my car would not start. It was making a fast clicking sound. I was able to get it jumped and ran it for about 15-20 minutes. I took it to a near by pep boys and ran the little test and the code that popped up was for my ABS. So I try starting it this morning and I received the same clicking noise. I'm not sure what it could be? Low battery? Starter? Alternator?
May 3, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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JDL
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I agree with you, I'd make sure the battery has a full charge and battery connections all good. Then check the charging system. If you have a digital multimeter, you should be able to do some tests, yourself.

In the past on different make and model, got the vehicle started, abs lamp on the dash only thing that stayed lit. The problem was a low battery. I can't remember at the moment, if the problem was the battery or charging system, it was one or the other.
May 3, 2016 at 11:36 AM