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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Default 2003 TL won't start

I have a 2003 Acura TL from my sister, and the car won't start. When I try, either the engine attempts to turn over a couple times (slowing down), then the starter starts to click continuously, or the starter clicks continuously from the get-go. If I jump it, it will start and run fine. I'm thinking this is a battery issue (the light seems dim or out on it), but driving it around for half an hour to an hour doesn't seem to charge it significantly, and if I leave it overnight, the same thing happens in the morning. It's only been 4 years for the battery, and I think that's kind of low in terms of battery life, and I've read some forums where it says it might be the starter or the solenoid in it, so am not sure, short of taking it in. Will try to borrow a charger for the battery and see if that makes a difference. One thing I did note, that if I turn on the lights, then try to start it, the lights immediately cut out instead of dimming.
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