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02 Chevy Cavalier - Fast Clicking Noise When I Turn Key

I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. The other day I noticed that my clock was on 12:00 - I thought maybe I left a light on and the battery died, but my car started. Today my car wont start at all. I charged it for 2 hours - still nothing. When I turn the key it makes a really fast clicking noise and all of my dash lights light up, but the engine doesn't turn over. Is it my starter, or something worse?

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If you recently replaced the battery and are continuing to have this issue, i suggest that you clean the battery terminals.

obviously your car is getting power (fast clicking indicates this) so you will need a good battery jump. also check your cables, sometimes your cables may not supply sufficient power for the recharge

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Your battery isnt holding enough charge to crank the starter.thats what the clicking is. try charging you battery for a good 8-10 hours, if it still does the same thing you'll need a new battery.

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