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Old 01-16-2009, 12:42 PM
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Engine starting problems?
I'm Stumped!

Car will not start and here are my findings:

Battery good but dies after to many failed attempts at starting.
Started turns over until battery dies or i stop turning the key.
I can bump start the car in 2nd and get it started, then runs great.

anyone have a idea on what to check next?
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Old 01-16-2009, 12:54 PM
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Ignition swtich?
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Old 01-16-2009, 12:55 PM
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Have you checked for spark and fuel when you try cranking it?

Any codes?
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Old 01-16-2009, 01:24 PM
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sound like an alternator issue to me.
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Old 01-16-2009, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 97PKIMVQ
sound like an alternator issue to me.
Bad alternator won't cause the car to not start.
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Old 01-16-2009, 02:40 PM
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After listening to the started a little closer, it was not turning over fast enough. new started and its running fine. going to give it a tune up next week and i'll be good for another 30K. 177K right now
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Old 01-16-2009, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cmc82
After listening to the started a little closer, it was not turning over fast enough. new started and its running fine. going to give it a tune up next week and i'll be good for another 30K. 177K right now

new starter or rebuilt?
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