Is it the starter or the battery on my 2000 Ford Focus SE?
So I have a 2000 Ford Focus SE and it all first when someone was working on my car because they left the radio on. It killed my battery and when I jump started the car I I took it home. It needs more repair so I try to leave it parked. I tried to turn it on one night but it wouldn't start. I heard a clicking sound every time I turned the key. I got a jump and the car turned on. Two nights later I walked to my car to see if it would turn on and the fuse box had a clicking sound. The battery fully died on me. There was also corrosion on one of the battery wires. I tried to start it again but I got the same clicking sound and this time it wouldn't start. Someone told me it's the starter but I hear the clicking sound still so could it be the battery? The power pack I used was not charged all the way.
Battery. THe clicking is the starter solenoid moving, so that is good, the starter isn't getting enough juice to turn the engine.
It's more then likely your battery or alternator. If you can get it crank a again, take it and get the battery and alternator check. Either the alternator is not charging the battery, or the battery is dead and not holding charge. If both are fine, then have the starter checked also. The clicking noise, is the relay opening and closing.
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