Need help car wont start
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Need help car wont start
So i was headed to work, i got into my car went to start it and nothing happened. Everything else is working as normal. I had the ignition switch and keys replaced about 6 months ago. The security light isnt flashing so i doubt its a vats problem. I replaced the big ign and starter fuses didnt make a difference. Any ideas? The last thing i can think of is to check the connections to the starter.
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I tried jumping it and nothing. There is no clicking from the starter. There is nothing happening at all. I checked all the fuses theyre all fine. So the only thing i havent checked is the connection to the starter.
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Interesting ... I just had the same problem today with my '97 all stock Formula. It started right up, drove about three miles with the radio on, no problems. Then when I got back in it to restart it again, it was totally dead. Tried jumping it and the best that I could get after 25 minutes was for it to click like the battery was low. It never turned over. Once I unhooked the jump, it went back to being totally dead. I am taking the battery out and putting it on a charger. The battery is only one year old. But if anyone has any experience in this and could lend a suggestion, I am sure open to any ideas. I haven't tried to find the connection to the starter as one of the members mentioned earlier. I wouldn't even know where to look. But given the fact that the jump seemed to make it a little better than totally dead, I am wondering if the starter isn't really the issue. Thanks for your thoughts!
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I dont believe theres a problem with the battery. There is power to everything. Everything works like normal, but just when i turn the key to start it nothing happens, the starter doesnt do anything. I guess at this point im going to just have to get the car in the air and check the starter connections.
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You can have some voltage and the lights, radio, etc. will work - but not enough amps to turn the car over. Check the connection if you want, but I'd eliminate the battery/connections first - most parts stores will do a free load test.
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You could also have a bad starter... The only way to confirm is with a voltmeter. Check the battery, check the gauge, check the terminal at the starter and that should paint the picture.
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+1. It could still be the battery. What is happening at the battery gauge on the cluster? Even if you try to jump the car with a weaker/smaller car, it may not get the starter to click.
You could also have a bad starter... The only way to confirm is with a voltmeter. Check the battery, check the gauge, check the terminal at the starter and that should paint the picture.
You could also have a bad starter... The only way to confirm is with a voltmeter. Check the battery, check the gauge, check the terminal at the starter and that should paint the picture.
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So i took the battery to Autozone they tested, and it was bad. So i bought a new one and thought the problem was sloved, nope i get home put the new battery in and again nothing happens when i turn the key. So at this point what do you guys think? Is it the starter? Or what else is left to check?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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Happent to me yesterday, at gas station parking lot, turn out its the starter, have leave it over night and came back in the morning with new starter. I dont what talk about it
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I have a similar issue and have another thread going. One other thing it could be that I just found out is the starter relay. Try swapping it with the fan relay is what I was told to do. Battery, starter, alternator issues can be really confusing sometimes. I remember chasing a bad alternator once on a beretta. Took it off and had it tested, they said it's fine, tried all sorts of stuff, finally ended up taking to an alternator shop since it was close I was able to charge battery to get it up there, and they tested it on the car. Said they could see why on a bench they would see it as good, said it was a spotty condition. It was working at like half capacity. Replaced and all was well.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Check the starter relay under the hood. I've had this same problem and I ended up having a bad starter relay. As stated above, you can swap it with another to see if it will start.