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Old 03-26-2003 | 04:23 PM
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ahh...car won't start

ahh...my car won't start...the battery is not dead...every time i turn the key...a little buzzin noise is heard...but that's it....freak...i wonder if it's my starter or alternator
Old 03-26-2003 | 04:27 PM
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try cleaning the TB...that's what I'm going to do. I'm having a hard time starting my car as well...can somebody please post that link again?
Old 03-26-2003 | 05:13 PM
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does it even crank?
Old 03-26-2003 | 05:40 PM
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Originally posted by Asian_N02
try cleaning the TB...that's what I'm going to do. I'm having a hard time starting my car as well...can somebody please post that link again?
Did u even read the post?
Old 03-26-2003 | 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by EvilRoadsVictim
does it even crank?
doesn't even crank...there's like a little whine though...but i'm pretty sure its not crankin
Old 03-26-2003 | 07:48 PM
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Is it clicking or whining? Do your headlights come on? Use a volt meter on your battery. Make sure its more than 11 volts. Your battery may have enough power to turn on the lights but not enough to crank. There could also be a problem with your starter.

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doesn't even crank...there's like a little whine though...but i'm pretty sure its not crankin
Old 03-26-2003 | 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by NickStam
Did u even read the post?
BWAHAHAHAHA...I read that and thought the same thing

you can try this though:
take a wrench, tap the startr lightly a few times...try and start the car.
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