Engine electrical Options

[94GtFour]

I just put a new starter on my current 94 celica st. Sometimes when I try to start it, it will just sounds like a clicking sound. Other times it completely shuts off all power to the car, no lights nothing. When I use jumper cables it starts right up. Does anyone have a clue what is wrong. Thanks

[macavely]

sounds like ur batt. is not hold enuff charge to kick up the starter.... if u have a multi-meter check ur batt. siff how much drain u have when u start the car.... How old is ur Batt. bythe way ?

[94GtFour]

I havent got a clue it came with the car when I bought it and the car hasnt really been driven. But I had the battery tested and it was fine at advance. I may try switching the battery out anyway, hopefully that will fix it. If that doesnt work Im having a new clutch put in next week so I can have them look at it too. I will grab a multi meter from work and test it with that. Thanks

[macavely]

is it cold where u are right now ? cause u might have a battery that doen't have right cold crank amps ..

[94GtFour]

Yeah its a lil cold here but its off and on between cold and warm. I guess its high possibility that its the battery so that's what I'll try thanks.

[blackbullet]

ive seen that happen before and it could be because of the starter line or the battery lines...too much corossion or its a little loose...

[94GtFour]

I will check everything again but thanks for the input....