My gfs 02 Sentra Se 1.8L Twin cam.

We tested the battery 12.50 volts
We tested it under load (starting the car) 12.20 volts

We jumped the car, it starts and the alternator is charging the battery at 14.20 volts.

It wont turn over at all. As soon as we go to start it, the dash board lights just cut on and off and you can here a clickin noise. Sometimes faster then others. The head lights are dim, but the battery is still at 12.50 volts. What could the problem be.

The car starts up perfectly when its jumped, but why would it still show 12.50 volts if it wont start the car. Could it be a dead cell?

 

How's the terminal connection? If it's corroded, it might not be a good contact. Try cleaning it and making sure it's a good contact. Good luck.

 

they were replaced not to long ago, but i will go check.

 

check all connections make sure the are tight i have see loose batt term cause that problem

 

Good call, they looked okay. But when i took of the possitive term, the term was filled with corrision. Cleaned it all out, prayed to god and she started right up!

 

Glad I could help.