Well hi all, my Mitsubishi gallant 2002 won't start, I left it for like 5 days and I thought maybe I left something on then the battery died, but I tried to charge it and tried another battery, sometimes it will have the lights and I can still hear the starter ticking but it just worked one time.. Every time It goes like tick tick tickkkkkkkk... Then lose the power and I have to unplug the battery and then plug it again to start the same thing but its not working, any ideas plzzz

. Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multi-meter:

. Ensure the gearshift is in Neutral or Park (automatic transmission), or the clutch pedal is depressed (manual transmission), if the starter motor does not turn at all when the ignition switch is turned to Start.


1. If the starter motor doesn't turn, but the starter solenoid (relay) "clicks" when the ignition switch is turned to Start, the problem is with the battery, starter solenoid, or starter motor connections.

2. Disconnecting the negative battery cable first, clean battery terminals and cable connections with a battery terminal brush, No. 240 abrasive cloth, or steel wool. Also, check the battery ground cable connection to the body and engine. Apply silicone dielectric grease, when finished.

3. While the negative battery cable is disconnected, clean starter motor and starter solenoid connections. Apply silicone dielectric grease, when finished. Make sure all connections are secure. When installing the starter cable, make sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out. Reconnect the negative battery terminal last.

That's perfect, actually I was trying and moved the rely and put it back and its working nw, but what you just told me is def. helpful.. thanks a lot