What is the reason for the Baojun 730 not starting and making a clicking sound?
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The reasons for the Baojun 730 not starting and making a clicking sound are as follows: 1. Battery depletion: The vehicle cannot start due to insufficient battery power, usually manifested by the starter not working or the rotation speed being significantly insufficient when starting. 2. Blocked fuel flow: Generally manifested as no oil pressure in the engine fuel supply pipe. When the temperature is extremely low, water and impurities mix to block the fuel pipeline, causing failure to start. 3. Poor ignition system performance: In cold weather, due to low intake air temperature, fuel atomization in the cylinder is poor. If combined with insufficient ignition energy, the result is cylinder flooding, where excessive fuel accumulates in the cylinder, exceeding the ignition limit concentration and preventing the vehicle from starting.
A few days ago, I helped my friend check his Baojun 730. When starting the car, there was a clicking sound, which is quite common. It's usually caused by insufficient battery power, with the relay repeatedly engaging and disengaging, creating noise. Sometimes, it could be a starter motor issue, such as worn carbon brushes or a stuck solenoid. When it can't function properly, it keeps making noise. There's also a possibility of a flywheel ring gear problem, but the chances are smaller. For a simple self-check: see if the battery light on the dashboard is on, and turn on the headlights to check their brightness and intensity. If they're dim, it's likely due to low battery power. Quickly try jump-starting or using a portable charger to start the car to avoid damaging components from repeated hard starts. If the battery has reached the end of its lifespan, just replace it—it's only a couple hundred yuan. Don't delay, as it could lead to other circuit issues. It's recommended to go to a repair shop to test the battery voltage for peace of mind and safety.
My Baojun 730 once wouldn't start and just made clicking noises, which was really frustrating. I thought the starter motor was broken. Turns out it was just the battery aging and losing charge because I left it parked for a few days without driving in winter, and the battery drains faster then. I tried honking the horn, but there was no sound, so I got someone to jump-start it. After starting, I measured the voltage with a multimeter and it was below 12V, so I just replaced it with a new battery. Now I've learned my lesson—I turn off all electrical devices before parking and keep an emergency starter handy. A friend told me that starter motor issues can also cause this—the carbon brushes wear out over time or the wiring gets loose, and the clicking noise is a sign of poor contact. If you encounter something similar, don’t hesitate—either test it yourself or call a technician, or you might end up stranded on the road. Maintenance is key—regularly charging or replacing the battery can prevent trouble.
