ShawnD

Back to tech talk for my wonderful car again. So I try to start my car annnd it makes one sharp whining noise but doesn't turn over and then nothing else. I drove my car earlier so that confuses me even more. I ca try and jump it with my pos truck if anyone can clarify to me if plus and minus are the same on all batteries because mine isn't marked.

And duane if you read this, get a louder phone hahaha

Thanks all

TATTRAT

the starter is not engaging?

ShawnD

I dunno, I just got frustrated and mashed the gas while turning and it sumbled to a start...

emgjsdk1

try to push start it if its a 4 cylinder
EDIT: if thats the car your talking about in your sig. then idk if you'll be able to push start it. ive never ben able to push start a v6

ShawnD

Might be the alternator im thinking because it keeps getting low rpms and the no seatbelts light and stuff in my console keep flickering I dunno. And im on my phone cuz my internet at home is out. Fucking bad luck.

emgjsdk1

can you go to a local auto zone , advance auto parts, something like that for a free alternator test?
a good alternator will run at about 14 volts

ShawnD

Tried backing out of my driveway and the thing stalled out 5 feet later, went to restart it and it wouldn't run if I didn't keep it above 2k rpm.

emgjsdk1

it may be a bit of work but if you can get a ride to a local autozone take your alternator off and have them test it

b18b

That whining sound, definitely sounds like the starter is not engaging just spinning. I would have your battery tested since you probably drained it from spinning the starter many times and verify the alt is charging the battery.

ShawnD

I think Im gonna spring for a new battery.