Clicking under bonnet and not starting

1998 Ford Fiesta
Car: Ford Fiesta
Year: 1998
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
i tried startin my car few wks ago and it wouldnt start then realised it had run dry of oil,put sum in it was runnin ok after a jump start but now stopped workin again and all i get is a clicking noise from under the bonnet.the car has not had oil change or any sort of service 4 over 4 yrs but i am doing that as soon as i find wot is the reason why it not startingas i am desperate 4 my car 2 be 100%.many thx
Problem added: Mar 22, 2008 (16 years ago)
sounds like a flat battery,take off and put on charge over night,check the fluid levels in each cell first,top up with distilled water,if needed,dont over fill,or (you might need a new one,)it could be your starter motor,or loose battery connectors,but still think its just a flat battery,good luck
Answered Mar 23, 2008 (16 years ago)

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