Ford Ka not starting :(

pioneer22

Got a 2001 Ford Ka and its not starting went to start this morning and it started to power up when turning the key then didnt do anything and made a clicking noise.

It was like an iceberg this morning and still is?

Any ideas?

Browntoa

dead battery.......try charging it but on a 2001 car if its never been changed then get a new one

pioneer22

The lights and electrics all work fine tho? What would of caused it to drain or die?

jrrowleyws

You need a lot of juice to start a car. Majority of other electrics dont take a lot.

Its been a bit colder recently and that might have been enough for your battery to show its age.

pioneer22

Ok would charging it sort it for the time being before we get chance to replace the battery?

Notmyrealname

Not really. It might last but only until the next cold snap. With places that sell a battery in every town, there's no excuse not to go get it done.

TrickyWicky

Could be a duff starter motor..

Try the lights on FULL beam. IF they start to dim within a minute then your battery IS knackered but you want to be sure before spending the cash on it.