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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thedunpeal

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.

06-01-2009, 10:13 PM	#1
Thedunpeal Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 14	Not starting. Help! 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

06-01-2009, 10:53 PM	#4
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	Yes , turn of radio and electric fan's , and try useing jumper cable's . __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

06-02-2009, 02:58 AM	#11
Thedunpeal Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 14	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 Last edited by Thedunpeal; 06-02-2009 at 04:29 AM.

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06-01-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
OK Yaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Frederick, OK Posts: 51	Sounds like your battery is dead. Have you tried jump-starting or charging the battery?

06-01-2009, 10:49 PM	#3
Thedunpeal Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 14	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

06-01-2009, 10:55 PM	#6
Thedunpeal Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 14	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.

06-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#7
Thedunpeal Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 14	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?

06-01-2009, 11:32 PM	#8
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	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.

06-01-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	if it's manual and no jumper cable...u could ask ur friend for help to push start the car...

06-02-2009, 01:16 AM	#10
Sir A.Y. Atoyot Drives: '08 5-door Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Canada Posts: 176	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.