Sounds like the starter and booster batteries are both too low now.

I guess it would depend on the circuitry of the booster battery (if
its a battery pack of some type) but with it connected to the starter
battery, not only does the booster battery have to provide power to
starter, it is getting dragged down by the low starter battery.

If the booster battery is the small hand held type, they're only good
for so many starts.

Neil.

On 9/10/17, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote:

> after not using the van for a few weeks, I tried to start. Engine tried to
> turn over but very lazily. Added a booster battery but still very lazy
> turnover til eventually battery gave up.  After a few minutes of rest,
> attempted again to start but nothing whatsoever. No sound at all. After
> another few minutes of waiting, I tried again. And now very loud and fast
> clicking noises but nothing else. Can't describe it better :-(. Any
> suggestions?
>
> Karl.
>

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