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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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88 vert n/a wont start

so today i went out to start my car and it wouldnt turn over. If i left the key turned long enough i could tell it wanted to start, but would die shortly after. The voltage would also slowly drop, and eventually stay at 2-4. my windows work, but very slowly and my lights go up and down, but just barley. This is the first time it has given me issues starting up, and i havent started it in a few days. also my brake light is now faded.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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charge the battery over night.
Unhook one battery post too and clamp the charger directly to the battery,just in case the Car is sucking juice from the battery from something left on.(parasitic draw).
That way the battery gets the full benefit of being charged.

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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will definatly try that tomorrow figuring its 1am now. would a quick jump start work just to se if it turns over?
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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So I've charged my battery and when I try and start it the lights cone on and I here the starter click but still won't turn over. Thinking maybe because its like 20 degrees it won't start? Any input
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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ae you sure your batter is good? it could have a dead cell and not be taking a full charge. also chek for a 3 way ground and good conections
1. strong ground from battery to chasis
2. strong ground from batery to block
3. extra ground from chasis to block
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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ill go check that and keep this updated, also i was going to grab some new spark plugs and spark plug wires tomorrow. Also i already checked and the battery is good. im thinking it might just be the cold since its been getting in the teens.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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Also something weird that's happening is wehn I put the car in acc the heat will turn on, but when I turn the key to ON it shuts off and stops working. Alternator problem? Bad ground maybe? What do you guys think?
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Also i have roughly 12-14 volts so the battery is working, but it still isnt cranking or anything.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Check the connections at the battery and the starter.
If there is any corrosion,little as it may be,it can hinder starting the car.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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The battery posts are pretty bad so ill go pick some new ones up at autozone and put them one. also ill check the connections at the starter and battery, and the grounds for the battery are on the strut tower and one under the upper intake correct? also i can here my starter clicking when i turn the key, but it isnt cranking, shouldnt that mean my starter is working?
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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Try tapping the starter lightly with a hammer.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Got it running thanks everyone.
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