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gcskate27

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Car Wont Start...
« on: December 13, 2005, 05:02:00 PM »
im obviously not a car guy, but i know a small amount... turn key, hear a click, doesnt start... used to think it was a bad connection with the battery as tightening the terminal clamps would help... now it needs a jump to start but will then start up like normal for a few days... the battery is 2 months old max... starter? alternator? terminal wires? wtf?

ive gone through internet troubleshooters and they point to starter, friends say alternator, any 3rd opinions?

thanks in advance...
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Rylinkus

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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2005, 06:03:00 PM »
A lot of the bigger car parts chains will test your battery and alternator for free. Don't know what places you have around there, but try calling a pepboys or autozone and Ill bet they can at the very least eliminate 2 possibilities or diagnose your issue, all free of charge.
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mrright01

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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2005, 06:23:00 PM »
i'd guess alt, also check the wiring from alt to battery, the alt grounds, and the battery grounds
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Hercules Q Einstein

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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2005, 10:03:00 PM »
Yeah your problems could really be anyone of those things you mentioned. I also think Mr Tire will check that kind of stuff for free but im not 100% sure.
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Liquid Oxygen

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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2005, 11:48:00 PM »
Could be the alternator... also check your fuel pump or ignition.
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brutalsun

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« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2005, 02:22:00 PM »
Given the symptoms. new battery and it dies in just a few days, your problem is the altenator, when was the last time it was checked/changed, if it's original then it is definatly the culprit
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mike96sc2

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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2005, 05:06:00 PM »
i had this problem myself, i had something grounding out somewhere from my alarm install i thought, turned out my fuse panel had melted and was allowing a small tickle to come off the battery constantly, only a winter issue though due to the cold weather
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gcskate27

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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2005, 10:46:00 AM »
turned out to be the started... i installed a new one with the help of a firend and it runs great...  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pop.gif)
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