My 1997 Toyota Avalon wont start. When i go to turn it on it makes a clicking noise. and the lights in the car dim. I would get it to a mechanic but i cant get it to start so its stuck in my driveway! Ive been told its the alternator, battery, and the starter. wat is it???

i would suspect a bad or corroded connection someplace

Sounds like a loose or corroded connection at the battery!

Need a complete tune up

Have the starter or solenoid checked. It's possible to get second hand parts from a Salvage/Breakers yard. If you don't mind getting dirty and can use basic hand tool. You may want to invest in a Repair Manual: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156392336X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=toyota0d-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=156392336X It can be very useful for a DIY'er .

looking for some help i have a 1997 toyota avalon....the car starts but it takes a few times do u think its fuel

GO AND DOWNLOAD YOUR REPAIR MANUAL:
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sincerely,
ERNESTO CUADRAMANAGUA, NICARAGUA

Put it on high headling

Please check the power steering reservoir and make sure that you have adequate amount of power steering fluid.

Sounds like a dead battery issue. If someone can jump start you with battery cables connect red to red post on battery and black to your car frame or other ground. If the car starts easily it indicates a discharged battery. Then you need to determine why the battery is discharged. If you can drive to a local autoparts store they can use a machine to do a battery and charging system diagnosis at the curbside. Autozone, Advance, or Oreilly all do this. If the battery is the original from the car when purchased it is probably time to replace it. If its a new one (2 years or less) the culprit may be the alternator. The clicking noise is a dead give away that its a battery or alternator issue. The clicking by the way is the starter trying to engage and turn motor over to crank it. Its not getting enough power to turn the engine over (a tough task) and is clicking.

Sound like you have a bad alternator, poss bad battery too.If you can jump start it with a volt meter check voltage at battery should have above 13.5 volts, do this after you unhook jumper cables and engine running.If bad voltage reading replace alternator make sure you charge battery before starting engine with new alternator or it could damage alternator.If good voltage have battery check.Hope this helped.