new starter?

[s6arface]

i went out to my car today to try to start it...but when i crank the key...no noise comes up...its just silent. we tried to jump the car to see if it was a battery problem...but it still wouldnt work. the windows barely go up and down adn the clock is very dim. so i think the battery is weak...but it still should be enough to start the car.

so do you think its the battery thats bad or do i need a new starter?

[SmokingTires]

You might have a bad connection to the battery/starter. Is your battery corroded at all? That tends to cause problems with the connections to your teminals.

[s6arface]

lol all i know is that i some how have a nissan battery o.O...but the battery looks normal

[Admiral]

believe it or not, I had the exact same problem last night. My battery terminal was very very corroded. cleaned it off and works great again

[SmokingTires]

Make sure the connection is solid on the terminal. Even if there is no corrosion, you can still have a bad connection. Make sure both cables are tight too.

[5Sfte]

If you have a Voltmeter/Multimiter handy, measure the voltage across the battery. It should be 12V. If it is, your connections are the problem.

[s6arface]

ah! finally got the car running, ended up my battery is shot (we jumped it finally)...so im going to replace it ...maybe with a yellow top...but thanks everyone

[LexusES250]

On my Lexus I think I need a new starter. I got into the car tonight with/out the engine running, and attempted to start, and it clanked as if I had tried to start it with the engine already running? Does that sound like the bendix is catching, and not fully engaging?

Later

Bart