Won't start but don't think it is a big prob...
02-14-02, 03:44 PM
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Won't start but don't think it is a big prob...
Went to start my car today and everything lit up and worked (lights,radio,etc) but thats as far as it goes. It wont even crank over a little bit. It was fine the other day. It has had the battery disconnected/connected quite a few times in the last couple weeks. Do you think it could be theclutch switch? One time the other day it started to crank over but then nothing. Anyhelp will be greatly appreciated. Its a 93 btw.
02-14-02, 04:10 PM
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Check your battery cable connections, if they move at all they are loose and can cause this. Also, if you battery isn't at full charge you can get the same symptom!
Just some thoughts on the simple side of diagnosis! Starter clicking??
Mike
Just some thoughts on the simple side of diagnosis! Starter clicking??
Mike
02-14-02, 07:27 PM
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the starter isnt clicking at all. i dunno whats wrong with it. its at a bodyshop right now and it started when it went in so i'll let them worry about it 
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AH, the picture is much clearer!
Body shop huh?? They probably have been working on it with the door open, without disconnecting the battery, and dome light is on. Or maybe with something electrical on (radio). That'll drain it in about 3 hours. Been there, seen it before!
They might try and sell you a new battery, or just tell you that it was not their fault.
" but it's an old battery" BULLS%@T!!
Mike
They might try and sell you a new battery, or just tell you that it was not their fault.
" but it's an old battery" BULLS%@T!!
Mike
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Haha...no kidding. They had the battery on a charger though. If it sits on concrete will that really drain the power out or is that just an old wives tale? hopefully he figures out what the problem is soon....it was sunny out today....i wanna drive my car! Its been there for about 2 monthes so it would only figure that when its time for me to get it back something else has gone wrong.
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Battery on the concrete is and old wives tale. But you might be onto something when you mentioned the clutch switch. The reason they say concrete drains the battery is due to the temperature change. Any surface a battery sits on will drain it if the temp is too hot/too cold.
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Try Jumping Starting the Car.
If you can jump start the car in 1st gear than most likely its the starter. From what you've stated it sounds like your battery's fine.
Definately check the clutch switch too.
Good Luck!
Rob
Definately check the clutch switch too.
Good Luck!
Rob
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