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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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has this ever happened to anyone?

so one day i was driving around and my car worked just like it always does and then i came home and parked it and went to sleep. the next day i was trying to go to school and it wouldnt start so i figured it was just cause it was really cold so i kept trying to start it until my battery almost died, and ever since then it just wont start...i have no idea whats wrong but i really need to fix it and i was wondering if any of you had any idea how?
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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need more info...
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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have you already done basic troubleshooting?
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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i'll tell you as much as i know

k one day my car would start but it wouldnt go cause my transmission fluid leaks and it all leaked out without me realizing. so i got more tranny fluid and then drove to my house. the next day it wouldnt start, it just keeps cranking but never actually tries to turn over or anything...thats all i know now but if you need to know something then ask and i'll try and tell you
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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no, i know nothing about cars so i cant troubleshoot anything
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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Sounds like you may have flooded the engine. Check the FAQs for deflooding.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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no, i know nothing about cars so i cant troubleshoot anything
Find someoe in your area to help you.. Can you check spark pugs? See if they are flooded. Post some pictures of them. We can try to help..
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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As Gonzz stated check the plugs to see if they are wet with fuel.
You will need a 13/16 socket and a ratchet to take them out.
In the meantime, take the battery out and have it recharged.
After you determine the condition of the plugs then repost.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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thank you guys, i will take them out tomorrow and see.
oh and i found out why it wouldnt start that morning, my uncle took one of the wires off of one of the spark plugs cause he was mad at me...but there back on now
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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I say take it to the man and not the car...give him a slap in the back of the head for us, willya?

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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by brenden
thank you guys, i will take them out tomorrow and see.
oh and i found out why it wouldnt start that morning, my uncle took one of the wires off of one of the spark plugs cause he was mad at me...but there back on now
Your uncle must have issues!
So does that mean you're up and running now?
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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I remember back in the day if you wanted to **** with someone, you removed the rotor from the dizzy. Usually took them a while to figure it out since it wasn't as obvious as removing a plug wire.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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^haha!
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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one of my friends had this problom once he drove it down street shut it off then got back in and wouldent start so we did the basic trobal shooting and dint find anything wrong so we got the bright idea of pushing it and it started i dont no why i just no it work give it a shot
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I remember back in the day if you wanted to **** with someone, you removed the rotor from the dizzy. Usually took them a while to figure it out since it wasn't as obvious as removing a plug wire.
I made it harder then that. I would take the coil wire off and replace it with a hollowed out section of ignition wire complete with the correct ends.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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no its still not running, i accidentally fell asleep all day cause i havnt had any sleep all week.

ya so im pretty much retarded cause i cant find the spark plugs so does anyone have a picture of where they are, oh and im sorry for being that stupid. i also cant push start mine cause its an automatic
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Hey, Doc

Remind me not to **** you off. I'd never find that !
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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never mind i found them, now im off to take them out
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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might want to buy a service manual. Start small, think big, and dream of a running rx.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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I made it harder then that. I would take the coil wire off and replace it with a hollowed out section of ignition wire complete with the correct ends.
I would just cut your fan belt.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kory_yahi
I would just cut your fan belt.
After all this time, you still have no imagination

The car would still start and run, the point is not to be able to start the vehicle.
Grasshopper you must return to scrubbing wood deck.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Benden, no need to buy a manual. In my sig line is a link to the online FSMs and a few other related manuals/books.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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oh thank you guys so much, its finally working again and i didnt even have to do anything....my uncle fixed it today while i was at school
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