Clicking sound in dash

2002 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES
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CDRAKE10
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My truck does not begin to turn over. It may be my battery but it was fine a day ago. When I got in the cab I heard a clicking sound inside the dash without the ignition on or anything. Any thoughts?
Jan 4, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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CARADIODOC
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That is a common observation when the battery develops a shorted cell or is run down. To tell the condition of the battery, use an inexpensive digital voltmeter set to the 20-volt range to measure its voltage. If its good and fully-charged, it will read 12.6 volts. If it is good but fully-discharged, it will be close to 12.2 volts. If it has a shorted cell, it will be around 11 volts or less.
Jan 4, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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CDRAKE10
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Thank you.
Jan 5, 2018 at 4:54 AM
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