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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Car wont start

So I went to go start my car today and it won't start and its only running at like 2 or 4 volts for the so I'm assuming its the battery or alternator, but can't charge it or jump it because I have nothing to do it wit. And can't have the alternator tested because I have no time to brig it to AutoZone. I haven't started the car in a few days, but its always started first time before. Just looking for a little info before I get the chance to charge the battery or try and jump start it.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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What "info" are you hoping for?
Recharge/replace the battery and have the alternator tested, it's that simple.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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If there could be any other problems I could look for.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Why range about looking for more esoteric causes before eliminating the two most obvious?
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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I'm not eliminating them Im just wondering if there could be anything else that could he cause this. I'm gonna test the battery and alternator, but I want to know if there could be anytjig else.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Of course it could be something else...it could be any one of about a billion "something elses".

Have you already looked over the engine for something stupidly obvious, like say, a battery cable dangling in the wind?
Is there fuel in the tank?
Is the fuel making it to the injectors?
Have spark?
Cat sleeping in the airbox?
Rabbits eat the harness?

Given that we have absolutely no idea of your cars general condition, it's difficult to suggest much beyond the most likely culprits.
Besides, until you get power restored there's not much else you can test.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Lmao gonna have to check on that cat in my airbox and alright. I'm gonna do the battery and alternator tomorrow so ill know then.
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