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Thedunpeal
06-01-2009, 10:13 PM
My 2007 yairs latchback is not starting up. Every time i turn the key is hear this horrendous rapid-clicking/grinding, what is going on?

The sooner the help the better
OK Yaris
06-01-2009, 10:26 PM
Sounds like your battery is dead. Have you tried jump-starting or charging the battery?
Thedunpeal
06-01-2009, 10:49 PM
Haven't tried.. I have no idea where to have began. I tapped on the starter to see if that was the issue, tried unplugging and plugging the battery back in. Lights and music come on though. Could that still be the issue?


Thank you for the rapid response
1NZYaris1
06-01-2009, 10:53 PM
Yes , turn of radio and electric fan's , and try useing jumper cable's .
OK Yaris
06-01-2009, 10:53 PM
The battery is the most likely cause with your symptoms. Do the lights dim when you try to start it? Would you happen to have a voltmeter to measure the battery voltage?

If you know someone with jumper cables, that would be my first suggestion.
Thedunpeal
06-01-2009, 10:55 PM
Alright, thank you folks.

If you lived close to me I'd love to fix any computer issues you have.

I'll keep an update.
Thedunpeal
06-01-2009, 11:22 PM
Until help arrives to diagnose the issue, yes the lights are dimming when starting, no voltmeter. If it was the starter, god forbid, would the "Check Engine" light come on?
Yaris Hilton
06-01-2009, 11:32 PM
It's a weak battery. If you have a friend with jumper cables, get it started and drive down to your friendly local car parts store. They'll swap the battery for you.
Malaya1221
06-01-2009, 11:40 PM
if it's manual and no jumper cable...u could ask ur friend for help to push start the car...
Sir A.Y. Atoyot
06-02-2009, 01:16 AM
Could even be dirty cable ends. Try taking them off and giving them a good cleaning. You'll have to do this in any case, so it's not wasted effort.
Thedunpeal
06-02-2009, 02:58 AM
Car runs. Had to change the battery. Thank you so kindly yaris forumers.


I ended up buying a battery that was a weee too tall for the bay, i had to take out the plastic holder from the bottom in order for it to fit... Hope i won't be needing that
highwaypass
06-02-2009, 04:32 AM
Car runs. Had to change the battery. Thank you so kindly yaris forumers.


I ended up buying a battery that was a weee too tall for the bay, i had to take out the plastic holder from the bottom in order for it to fit... Hope i won't be needing that

it just a battery holder,but make sure that your new battery sat still in it's place.