Hi,
Yesterday, I had some trouble turning off my car; I was able to turn off the engine, but I couldn't turn the key past the "Accessory" position (I was able to remove my key, though). I waited a few minutes (like 3-5), heard a click, and then I was able to turn my key to the "Lock" position and was able to lock and leave my car. About a half hour after, I tried to start my car again. The overhead dome light and the lights on the dash were dimmer than usual, and then when I tried to start my car, I heard a "CLANKCLANKCLANKCLANKCLANK" repeatedly (sort of like a machine gun), and (simultaneously) all the lights on the dash flashed rapidly. The dimness problem got worse as I kept trying to start my car (with the same results), so I replaced the battery today. It started up fine ONCE, and then I wasn't able to start it again: this time, I didn't get the clanking sound and the flashing lights: just silence and blank light displays on my dash. :mecry:
Any advice on what to do? Thanks!
Yesterday, I had some trouble turning off my car; I was able to turn off the engine, but I couldn't turn the key past the "Accessory" position (I was able to remove my key, though). I waited a few minutes (like 3-5), heard a click, and then I was able to turn my key to the "Lock" position and was able to lock and leave my car. About a half hour after, I tried to start my car again. The overhead dome light and the lights on the dash were dimmer than usual, and then when I tried to start my car, I heard a "CLANKCLANKCLANKCLANKCLANK" repeatedly (sort of like a machine gun), and (simultaneously) all the lights on the dash flashed rapidly. The dimness problem got worse as I kept trying to start my car (with the same results), so I replaced the battery today. It started up fine ONCE, and then I wasn't able to start it again: this time, I didn't get the clanking sound and the flashing lights: just silence and blank light displays on my dash. :mecry:
Any advice on what to do? Thanks!