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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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hey, guys was washing car today. moved it to vacuum it, it started fine and moved it. then when finished with it, was going to leave for work. but it wouldn't start, it clicked once when I turned key to start it. what can it be.? the starter? An FYI, I out a jumper on it and same outcome


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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 03:05 AM
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I used* a jumper on it and had the same outcome.
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Did you spray the engine bay at all or under the car? I would start by checking all of your grounds and making sure they are tight and have a good connection...start at the battery and go from there.
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no I did not spray the engine


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Do the lights come on, dim? check your battery cables at the battery
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