I have a 2000 LS8 and it just died the other day and wouldnt start. When I open the door the lights and chime flicker. When I try turning the key, the needles jump and there is a clicking noise coming from the engine compartment fuse box. I tried jumping the car but the same thing happens and no start. Any help?
Clicking under hood. car won't start
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CTX-SLPR
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sounds like starter solenoid
There's a starter relay in the Power Distribution Box (on the leading edge of the passenger side wheel well, behind the headlight). I had it go bad on my '04 LS; the car would act like it was starting normally, except for the fact that nothing happened when you turned the key to Start.
It's listed in the Owner's Guide; you can find it in PDF form in the Tech Articles ( http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/ ) if you don't have one. If your year isn't listed, just choose the closest year.
It's listed in the Owner's Guide; you can find it in PDF form in the Tech Articles ( http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/ ) if you don't have one. If your year isn't listed, just choose the closest year.
NYC LS8
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Have your battery tested.
Sounds to me that you just have a weak/dead battery and that the jump start didn't take because of bad jumper cables/weak donor battery.
Check the battery cables and connections in the trunk and then try to jump it again with either better cables or a new battery.
Check the battery cables and connections in the trunk and then try to jump it again with either better cables or a new battery.
NYC LS8
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The lights run off the battery until the car is started.
No. It's clicking because it's getting just enough juice to close the circuit.
The battery is used to help start the car. Take it out and bring it to AutoZone and they'll test it for free. Replace if necessary.