Battery was dying, loose connections, now nothing

[94burb]

Hey guys,

My battery cables were loose so I tightened them. I drove it around the block to check it out and when I got back I tried to start it again and no sound. I have lights, but heard nothing from the starter.

No click, nothing. Any clues?

Thanks for any help.

 

[volunteerff21]

Check the connections at the starter. If the battery cables were loose it's not too far fetched to think the ones on the starter might be as well.

 

[454cid]

Check your battery for a leak at the positive connector...... you'll have to remove the connector to look, assuming you've still got a side post. Also, don't over tighten, if you've got a sidepost, as you will crack the battery, causing a leak.

 

[IOWNJUNK]

When cables were loose you probably got corrosion in them. Take them off and clean them and the battery posts. Doesn't take much of a connection to power the lights but they need to be clean and tight to power the starter.