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Topic subjectHELP!! Car Won't Start!!
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44006, HELP!! Car Won't Start!!
Posted by Layton141, Feb-10-03 02:47 PM
At first the car would only start every once and a while until it progressed to the next level of not starting at all. The only way I can start it is by jumping it or by pop-starting it. I thought it was battery. Now I have a brand new battery and still the same symptoms. My friend has a tester and he knows that the battery is good and the alternator is throwing out plenty of charge. Could my problem be in the solenoid? If so, what is a good way to test the solenoid? I played with a screwdriver and tried to ground it and make it turn the engine over. I got spark but the engine itslef remained lifeless. Any help would be much appreciated!!!!

Thanks,
Lee
44016, RE: HELP!! Car Won't Start!!
Posted by FnNitWit81, Feb-10-03 04:00 PM
First off...what do you drive?

Cam shaft sensor would be something I would look at if the car is not getting spark when turning over....have you checked anyting, besides the battery and alt? Are you getting fuel,spark?

Let us know I'm sure I or someone else can help you out..
44017, RE: HELP!! Car Won't Start!!
Posted by WIKKI, Feb-10-03 04:13 PM
If you are saying that the car won't TURN OVER with a good battery. then the first place that I would look is at your battery cables and connectors. if all of that checks out, I would be looking towards the starter.

but start with the cables.
44031, RE: HELP!! Car Won't Start!!
Posted by The1Bill, Feb-10-03 05:20 PM
If you can push start it or jump start it, then I would start by checking the starter wiring. Maybe clean both ends of the starter terminal, or replace the relays that relate to starting.
BTW: I have been trying to get in touch with you, any update on my seats?
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44034, RE: HELP!! Car Won't Start!!
Posted by Layton141, Feb-10-03 05:42 PM
Thanks for the input guys :) I'm gonna go back at it tomorrow.

Bill.......Your seats are on the way. I had to chop the hell out of that box to get them to take it. My friend stood me up and didn't take it to his work (UPS) so I had to lug it up there that night. THey only take something that is 130 inches, I ended up having 145. It's all good now though. Sorry its taking so long. Hey can I get your # again. My cell is messed up and I had your # saved in it but now I don't have it anymore. I REALLY want to do this summer plan. let me know...... How is your car going along.

Anymore input would be appreciated!! :-)