Car not starting

[00BlkStangGT]

When I go to start my car I get this really loud ticking/grinding sound and the engine wont start. This happened to me a few times a week or so ago but then it has been starting fine ever since. Now it is doing it again but wont start. Anyone know what might be wrong with the car? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Nater]

Starter or battery going out? Where in the engine is it coming from?

 

[00BlkStangGT]

It sounds like it is coming right from the front area of the engine. I havent had someone else try and start it so I can hear from the outside, but I'll check it out. I hope its just the battery.

 

[bham_gt]

You might want to use a multimeter to make sure the alternator is keeping the battery charged properly too. If it is, then it's probably just the battery.

 

[00BlkStangGT]

Well I got the altenator and battery checked and both are fine. It looks like I might have a bad connection somewhere going to the battery. I disconnected the negative side of the battery and attached it again and the car starts fine.