No crank/no start, starter 'clicking' dash lights flashing

[DeeBelle]

Wondering if anyone has ever experienced this.... Upon attempting to start (push start) all the cabin and dash lights flash on/off and starter makes a clicking sound for approx. 30-60 seconds (can be interrupted by shifting into gear). The serp belt, pulleys and stater gear move incrementally (source of 'clicking' noises). Also hear a gear sound coming from rear - assume fuel pump. Over repeated attempts (with both hood & trunk open to assess battery/starter) I have gotten it running a couple of times. Road tested & upon returning no start 'clicking' resumed. Multiple attempts to get successful turn over.

Present situation: not turning over 'clicking starter' & not starting at all. Checked positive terminal connection to battery and ensured battery fuse box is snug... No issue there.

Last year had issues with no start - replaced battery then subsequently had more issues. Returned battery under warranty & replaced again. Ultimately issues was resolved by adding shims to terminals, as poor connection. This is not like that at all. I had complete power loss with battery connectivity issue. I have power

Before I go down the rabbit hole of replacing fuses and checking relays, wondering if anyone has experienced this oddity of dash/display lights flashing while attempting to start along with 'clicking' starter/no crank. Just trying to save diag time and get to source of matter and don't want to replace starter if it's a fuel pump fuse or relay.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[joegr]

You have the classic symptoms of a weak/discharged battery on a modern car. Since it is a young battery, put a battery charger on it for a few hours and then try to start the car. You should get a volt meter and monitor battery voltage. You may find that it is low (less then 13V) while driving, indicating a charging system problem. (While the car is charging the battery, you should see close to or a little over 14 volts.)