WAY OT. Any car experts ? Need some help.

[tjcurrie]

I drive a "95 Talon. Last night I got gas and went to start it and got a bit of a turnover then nothing, Tried it again, absolutely nothing. Luckily the towtruck dude was there and I know him so he gave me a boost and it started fine. Let ir un for a few minutes, no problems. Parked it at my girlfriends, plugged in, overnight. Just tried it, nothing. Dead. But when I turn the key just over so power can run to everything theres a little constant weezing noise. Need a new battery ? Alternator ?

[shaman58]

start with the simple stuff first - battery cable connections/corrosion, etc. then go to the bigger things (battery, alternator) - my old Mustang used to have voltage problems and the solenoid would just sit there and click repeatedly; not sure about the "wheezing" though

[NITEOWL]

Yup start simple - clean your posts - connect a charger - more than likely though its either your posts or your battery.
Ruben

[Vandy58]

Could be either of those. The fact that the car jumped, looks more like the battery, when your alternator goes out you do not go anywhere. Take it to a sears, they will do a batt check for free! Keep in mind batteries last 5-7 years so if it is that age or older get a new one!

[tjcurrie]

Awesome. Thanks guys. Ya there is corrosion on the posts. I brushed alot off but there still is some. Hopefully it is that. I just replaced the engine last year. $4000 !!!! I'll take it to Sears and get it checked. The towtruck guy said it is old so it could be that. Much appreciated guys, thanks again.

[NITEOWL]

Take some Coca-Cola to the battery posts it eats the corrosion away without a blink ! Good Luck bro !
Ruben

Awesome. Thanks guys. Ya there is corrosion on the posts. I brushed alot off but there still is some. Hopefully it is that. I just replaced the engine last year. $4000 !!!! I'll take it to Sears and get it checked. The towtruck guy said it is old so it could be that. Much appreciated guys, thanks again.