Why won’t my Escalade start when I try to start it?
It just makes a clicking noi
What is your question?
I try to start my 2004 Escalade but it just makes a clicking sound. I had bought a battery because the ignition switch was left on and drained the battery. So I try to start it but it just makes a clicking noise
What makes this problem better or worse?
When trying to start it all it does it makes a clicking noise but doesn’t start
How long has your 2004 Cadillac Escalade had this problem?
It just started after the ignition key wasn’t turned off all the way so it drained the battery and I bought a uned battery and won’t start
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Hello, Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010.
When you have clicking instead of cranking, the most likely cause is not enough amperage being provided to crank over the starter motor. This can be due to a battery that is not charged fully with enough power, it can be caused by poor connections or corrosion on wiring and tables, and it can be possibly caused by the starter motor itself requiring too much power to crank the engine.
My guess here is that the battery you have used at this time still is not strong enough and may need to be charged or is may be not proper for the vehicle. Check all cables for connectivity and corrosion - clean and secure.
Beyond this, get help from a shop near you for evaluation.
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