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Old 04-21-2009, 12:27 PM
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Hey...
Last night it rained like crazy, and this morning my xD won't start.
I get a really horrible fast-clicking sound when I turn the key... like machine-gun-ish.
I have no clue if the rain is related.

Any ideas? I'm obviously taking it to the dealer since it's under warranty, but my dealer hasn't been very good at helping me out.
I want to go in with some kind of ideas.

THANKS!
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Sounds like your battery is just dead. Have you got someone around to give you a jump?
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Yep, clicking = dead battery.
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^ x2

had that issue in my truck all the time until i replaced the entire wire harness. it was a 68 so it needed it
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Old 04-21-2009, 01:39 PM
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survey says....dead battery!!
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whoa, steezie your on? i need to go buy a lottery ticket
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Left your lights on and ran the battery down overnight? Loose battery cable is also a good one. Do the headlights work or do they fade out when you turn them on?
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THANKS. Shows you how much I panic when I hear a weird noise. When I get home I'll have someone jump me...er... the car.
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