[Miazda318]

I just bought a new battery. I put it in and when I turn the key all I hear is a buzz noise. I put the old one battery in after and it did the same thing. What is wrong? I want to drive my car.

 

[freedomgli]

Do warning lights on instrument panel illuminate? Did you check main 80A fuse?

 

[Marty]

* Corrosion on the cables?
* Battery connected properly, correct + & -
* Alarm System?

 

[Miazda318]

My accessories come on. No corrosion, connected properly. I'll check that fuse though.

Is there anything else it could be?

 

[Marty]

is it a buzz or a clicking noise?

 

[Miazda318]

its a BUZZZZZ. I just kick started it and it is running. I dont know if it'll start if i turn it off.

Could it be a bad starter or relay? I'm confused.

 

[Miazda318]

ok I drove my car to a friends house. (about 4 miles from mine) I turned the car off and turned the key over and it started. I guess when it gets to operating temp it'll start fine, but when it is cold it wont start.

Does anyone know what is wrong?

 

[Braineack]

try cleaning the starter, should be on M.net garage somewhere.

 

[Miazda318]

would running on a bad battery for a while wear out the starter?

 

[the blue potato]

It sounds like the batt you just put in was a bit weak - what kind of batt? Westco? Run it for a few - get it home turn it off and let sit for a bit and restart - a slow trickle charger may also help is this is the issue.

 

[Miazda318]

the battery is actually a wheelchair battery. It has 400 cranking amps. It cost me $40.

 

[Marty]

oi. Get a real battery

 

[MiataRoadster]

oi. Get a real battery

And a haircut!

:mrgreen:

 

[ExHondaMan]

^You shouldn't be talking about haircuts sir.

 

[That7guy]

I had the same problem when i installed my westco a few years back. I just scrubbed the terminals real real good

 

[Miazda318]

I wrapped the terminals with foil because they dont fit right. Could I need new terminals?

 

[Braineack]

#-o

 

[Phatmiata]

^You shouldn't be talking about haircuts sir.

hahahaha BOOOYA! :twisted:

Yeah, and spend the extra cash for a Mazda or Equal Battery, a wheel chair battery? man, is that so you can park in the handicap spots? hehehe

 

[Miazda318]

The wheelchair battery is the same as the mazda battery. It has the same amperage and volts. From what i have read on other sites, alot of miata owners buy wheelchair/golfkart batteries. My friends and alot of people have told me it is the starter relay is going out. Does anyone know where it is located?

 

[the blue potato]

The wheelchair battery is the same as the mazda battery. It has the same amperage and volts. From what i have read on other sites, alot of miata owners buy wheelchair/golfkart batteries. My friends and alot of people have told me it is the starter relay is going out. Does anyone know where it is located?

Oh lord....Play smart and do it right with your battery.

Go here for more info:
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=49710&highlight=wheelchair+battery
http://www.miata.net/garage/battery.html