SDB318

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alright guys...need some help...went out to my car and it is not startting at all...not even turning over...battery was replaced about a year and a half ago...i tried jumping it and nothing...any suggestions????
Thanks guys

NmexMAX

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: the starter

dallas0593

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on the starter, when you turn the key you get nothing at all? If so then 99% sure it would be the starter.

SDB318

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alright thanks guys....that was also replaced around the same time...anywa it could be the alternator???

garyrr

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no its not ur alternator because your car does not start off your alternator it starts off your battery.. check all ur ignition wires one is probably just shorted to ground

matty

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Your alternator does nothing for start up. The car draws off the battery to start the car

-matt

SDB318

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hey garyrr where would i find my igition wires at???

SDB318

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hey guys im getting this checked out tomorrow...thank god i was home from college when this happened...

Goldie

I really wanna know too!!

2da mizzax

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we dont have ignition "wires" in the common sense. we use coil packs so garyrr is incorrect. if you try to give it a jump and it starts, then your alt is most likely shot and is not charging the battery.(unlikely) If a jump wont do it either, then it is most likely your starter as was first stated. (most likely)

SDB318

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but i just dont see it being the starter because that was recently replaced and nothing works (lights, radio, keyless, etc.) so i think its the alternator....

2da mizzax

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Well i agree. if no lights come on sound like a dead alt didnt charge the battery. try and jum it to be sure, then take off the cables while running. car dies right away.....new alt time.

P.S.: if you let the dead batt sit too long you will need to replace it again (new or not).

talisman311

I have an issue with my car from time to time where if the shifter isn't properly seated in the 'P' position, it wont start. I have to jiggle it and push it forward and it'll start.

SDB318

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well the tow guy just came to take so we should see....

nycy2000

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i had a similar issue with my brother's car a couple of months ago where the car wouldn't start and i thought it was the starter or the battery but it was a slot simpler than that. the battery terminal's connector wire was loose and just needed to be tightened up, car ran perfect after that.

SDB318

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hey guys...so i got a call from my mechanic saying it really wasnt nothing...some how my car alarm went off and went into silent mode or something this enable me to not start my car this drained my battery...also he said my starter was about to go and he is going to replace that...just thought id fill u guys in and thanks for the help...

Ruthless

if you put your key in the on postition do you have any power?

SDB318

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but everything is fixed now...so im all good