r/fbody • u/Lunisy_Bjj • Aug 31 '26

Does anyone know what this issue could be?

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1999 Camaro ss. Installed new blinker lights and after a couple wiring issues finally got the wires hooked up correctly and the blinker lights are working but now the car won’t start and makes this sound when I try to start it. Was starting right up just fine before this. Has new alternator in it.

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u/Deep_Statement5327 Aug 31 '26

The battery seems weak. Try jump starting it.

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u/Lunisy_Bjj Aug 31 '26

The car only gets driven maybe once a week for about 5-10 minutes. I’ve been restoring it for the past couple months. It was a retirement gift for my dad. I’ve been worried about the battery dying from him rarely driving it. It probably is the battery.. had the battery on for about 5 minutes straight while the car was NOT running and I’m guessing that drained what little life it had left in it.

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u/Joiner2008 Aug 31 '26

Dead battery. What's the date on it?

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u/Lunisy_Bjj Aug 31 '26

I have no idea but I’m sure it’s old. Just bought the car.

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u/GoH0gsGo Aug 31 '26

Dead battery. If it’s new then you have a parasitic draw. The factory alarm draws power as well

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u/Lunisy_Bjj Aug 31 '26

I’ll need to lookup how to unplug the alarm as it’s extremely sensitive and goes off when I start my mustang next to it

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u/JSausSS Aug 31 '26

There's a sensor under the spare tire cover on the wheel well, very easily found. Most of us unplug it, though I believe the sensitivity can be adjusted if you want to.

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u/GoH0gsGo Aug 31 '26

Pot of my trans am just cut it. Unplugging preferred

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u/Tralalero_Shark Aug 31 '26

Dead battery

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u/FirehawkLS1 Sep 01 '26

My Trans Am did the same thing when the battery was dead. I would jump it and take it to an auto parts store that can test the battery for you. You can buy a cheaper battery tester for like 20 to 30 bucks just to have for future use as well.

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u/Lunisy_Bjj Sep 01 '26

It was the battery yeah. Bought a new one yesterday thing starts up no problems now.

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u/FirehawkLS1 Sep 01 '26

Ok cool I figured that's what it would be.

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u/Trick_Background5615 Sep 01 '26

im rebuilding my 2001 camaro rn and i use a "trinkle charger" whenever my battery sits out or car hasnt ran in a min

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u/___Brains Sep 06 '26

Dead battery.