I have a 2008 dodge caliber that won't start the dash lights glitch when I try has ne batter and all the warning lights appeared the wouldnt go over 15 miles per hour now it just wont turn over there also ticking noises under the right side of engine as well as in the relay box.

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Hi Meadors,

The clicking sound you heard most likely the starter solenoid engaging the starter. Only in this case it's failing to engage the starter. This is a classic symptom of a low battery. Here's why.

In a perfect world, when you turn the key to start:

1. the solenoid is fed 12VDC which engages an electromagnetic coil inside it.
2. A spring loaded steel piston inside this coil reacts to the magnetic field. It is pulled against the spring. By itself this sounds like a loud decisive CLICK.
   
3. The movement of the piston simultaneously pushes the starter gear into the flywheel and sends power to the starter via heavy duty contacts. The starter draws a lot of power.
4. The starter spins, turns the engine, the engine starts, life is good.
5. When the key is released, the solenoid disengages, the spring pushes the piston back, the starter gear disengages from the flywheel.
   

In our world, when you turn the key to start:

1. The solenoid which draws it's share of power engages as before. Click.
   
2. As the starter tries to spin, the power available is insufficient. It draws all remaining power, there isn't enough left to keep the solenoid active and it turns off.
3. Since the starter isn't drawing power anymore, the solenoid re-engages and the cycle starts over. Click.
4. The cycle repeats. Click. A series of rapid clicks. Same page?
   

While a dead battery is the prime suspect, there can be other causes. Things to do:

• Check belts, specifically on the alternator.
• Terminal connections clean and tight.
• In the 'Let's not over look the obvious' department: Battery voltage?
• Get a jump. Try a jump start.
• If a jump gets you going, it is either the battery not holding a charge or the alternator not providing one.
  

Even new batteries can be bad off the shelf. Especially if they have been on that shelf for a while. They may show the voltage but not the amps. This is called a 'Surface Charge'.

If you don't have a voltmeter, what you need to do now is visit an auto parts store (not a shop). Most (in the hope of making a sale) will provide free testing of batteries and charging systems.

What you need is called a "Load Test" on the battery. It simulates the load of an engine being started. This will confirm the battery is good or bad.

Then with the car running, they need to check the voltage to the battery (they will know this). If it's not above +13VDC, the alternator is bad or not connected correctly.

And if it doesn't start, what better place to be?

Let me know what they and you find out by commenting.
Best regards
Mike

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May be mice, but I had a truck that did that from a worn speedo cable.
Regards
Apeal

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it is probly time for it to be serviced

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This should automatically reset upon proper tire inflation. If you are still getting a low pressure light then the RF chip in the tire is faulty and needs to be replaced. These are rather expensive and can be purchased from dodge.

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