I have an 08X and replaced the battery about 6 months ago. Yesterday I started up just fine and drove about 20 feet, stopped and turned off for about 15 minutes. Tried to start back up and all I got was 1 click when I turned the ignition. I tried this several times with the same result. I tried again after just sitting there 10 minutes and it started up and I drove home with no problem. This morning it will not start.
I have not tried jumping it yet because I'm thinking if I test serveral things while it isn't working I might find the problem easier. So I am asking what steps I should take in troubleshooting. Is testing the battery with a volt meter reliable information or do I need to test the cold cranking amps? Should I try testing the alternator? To me it doesn't sound like the starter because I get a click everytime I turn the ignition over. I woulnd't think a 6 month old battery would be dead already but I don't have doors on and when I turn the ignition off it has to time out before everything powers down so is that an issue? Shouldn't have driving it home yesterday have charged it back up unless it is an alternator problem?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.
I have not tried jumping it yet because I'm thinking if I test serveral things while it isn't working I might find the problem easier. So I am asking what steps I should take in troubleshooting. Is testing the battery with a volt meter reliable information or do I need to test the cold cranking amps? Should I try testing the alternator? To me it doesn't sound like the starter because I get a click everytime I turn the ignition over. I woulnd't think a 6 month old battery would be dead already but I don't have doors on and when I turn the ignition off it has to time out before everything powers down so is that an issue? Shouldn't have driving it home yesterday have charged it back up unless it is an alternator problem?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.