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I try to start it and it just make a click noise and wont start

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Possible bad Starter motor. Possible dead battery. Possible bad Alternator resulting in a dead battery.
First try have someone hold the key in Full Start position, hear the click and tap on starter motor with a hammer. If it kicks in and starts up (be ready for that) then the starter is going bad and should be replaced. (Might get 3 -4 more starts like that)
BE VERY CAREFUL TO NOT TAP ON WIRES.
If there is no change, then you should be able to jump start it with cables from another battery/car.
Then you need to figure out if the battery is expired or if the Alternator is not charging enough.
You can do this with a multimeter on the battery. With engine running you should read about 14.5 volts or more, up to around 15 volts plus.. If not, if voltage is around 12 volts or lower, when running, then you will need to replace the Alternator.

If you are getting good voltage from the alternator, then you can assume you need to replace the battery. The other alternative is a short circuit draining the battery or you left a light on somwhere and drained it. Run the car for 30 to 40 mins minimum to recharge battery (idle is good). Or just use a battery charger. 10 amps for 3- 4 hours, or 2 amps overnight..
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CHECK BATTERY VOLTS SHOULD BE 12.6 VOLTS. IF NOT BATTERY DEAD. IF BATTERY CABLES CLEAN TIGHT AND BATTERY POST CLEAN FREE FROM CORROSION AND BATTERY VOLTS IS 12.6 VOLTS.STARTER SOLENOID COULD BE FAULTY.TO KEEP FROM LOCKING OUT RADIO TURN OFF RADIO FIRST BEFORE DISCONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.REMOVING REPLACING BATTERY OR STARTER. LET AUTO PARTS STORE CHECK STARTER MAKE SURE ITS THE SOLENOID BAD OR STARTER MOTOR BAD.

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