Clicking when starting and other various electrical problems

[Traverse 0]

We pulled apart my fogs to try to get those working. Well, I put everything back together today, and now my stereo won't turn off, even with the button on it or the ignition on the car, and when I go to start it all that I get is a clicking noise when it should be turning over. I checked my battery and it's showing a good 12.53v.

 

I need my car in the next few hours, so any answers are much appreciated...

[Valerian 0]

Bit of an odd problem you have there.

Who wired the stereo into your car?

 

Sounds as if it's been wired into a permanent live...possibley into your lighting circuit.

 

Check that it is wired in as follows:-

 

blue/white = Speed sensor feed

brown/red = Ignition live

black = +12v to aerial amplifier (switched feed from head unit)

grey/blue = illumination feed (to turn on head unit illumination when the lights are switched on)

red/white = permanent live

brown = earth

 

 

Another possible cause could be a faulty ignition switch

[dr_mat 0]

Sounds like the healthy 12.5v at the battery isn't making it to the starter motor. Does it still show 12.5 while you're turning it over (or trying to)?