[Jeffery C]

Yesterday I could not start up my car but was able to after a battery jump. But before I got the jump, when I was attempting to start the car, the Message Center in the dash was flickering and I heard the sound much like a woodpecker pecking at a tree. It was not completely dead. Also, I had to reset the clock which was at 12:00. The next morning, I was able to start it but again had to reset the clock. Battery and or electrical issue ???

 

[nk290]

I have a 2003 Impala. The same thing happened to me, with the noise and clock. I had just left the radio and ac on too long after the engine was shut off. The woodpecker sound is the instrument panel. I wouldn't be worried.