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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Wont start

i just bought this car 2 days ago. drove it home. almost ran out of gas, but like 3 gallons in at home. doesnt start but turns? whats up? flooded it with gas? something about the alternature? battery screwed?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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uhm i guess this isnt a helpful forum? hello im new. just signed up? haha i mightve flooded the engine? i was looking and theres some audio cables of sorts running from the battery. alot of exposed wire, mightve been draining power?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Do the three "musts" first.
Check if you have:
Fuel
Air
Spark

If you think you've flooded it, do a search on how to fix and prevent that from happening.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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thanks for the respond! we've put 3 gallons in it. how wouuld you check air? spark dont you just take the plugs and see if the arc on something?
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