1998 3000GT Won't Start - Lights flicker on and off

[Iron Mike]

1998 3000GT SOHC FWD

I shut off the engine last night and then decided I needed to back the car up a few feet within seconds of shutting it off. I tried to start it back up and "nothing". The battery appeared dead - no voltage on the gauge.

I hooked up my battery charger overnight and it was green and charged this morning. So I tried to start it. All I got was a few clicks in the dash and nothing. I haven't had a chance to test the starter or see if there is any juice going to it (rode my bike to work).

The weird thing is, I turned on my headlights and they went on and off along with a clicking sound in the dash (some selenoid I assume). Then my radio did the same thing when I turned off the headlights.

I've never had a car with a starter issue do weird possessed things with the lights before. Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions (I know I have to check the starter etc . . . but this was strange).

Thanks,

Mike

[Emilie@GZP]

You check if the terminals are tight? and/or keep the jumper cables on it while you try to crank it.

[BlackStealth]

It's also possible the ignition switch contacts are worn.

[Hans@GZP]

Or your battery is just a turd

[Iron Mike]

Yeah, the battery was toast.

Replaced the battery and changed the connectors on the cable ends and all is well.

Just strange how everything was acting all possessed though . . .